H13
Description
DIN 1.2344 tool steel (also known as AISI H13 steel or just H13) is a tool steelgrade standardised for hot working. The main feature of this grade is the combination of alloyed elements of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium, Cr-Mo-V, which provides a high wear resistance to thermal shock.
Chemical Composition
Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Mo | V |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H13 | 0.32 0.42 | 0.8 1.2 | MAX 0.50 | MAX 0.030 | MAX 0.030 | 4.5 5.5 | 1 1.5 | 0.8,br> 1.2 |
Standards
ED61 | H13 | A35-590 3433 | BH13 | 1.2344 | SKD61 |
Properties
- High Toughness,
- Good Wear Resistance
- High Strength at Elevated Temperature.
- Fine Grain Size with High Toughness.
- High Cleanliness
Applications
- Die and container for extrusion
- Forming Die Die for Die-Casting
- Tool for manufacture of screws and nuts
- Ejector Pins
- Tool Holders