55NiCrMoV7 Steel

Steel name: 55NiCrMoV7
Diagram No.: 167
DIN designation: 55NiCrMoV7
Mat.No. (Wr.Nr.) designation: 1.2714
AISI/SAE designation: L6
Chemical composition in weight %: 0.50-0.60% C, 0.10-0.40% Si, 0.60-0.90% Mn, max. 0.025% P, max. 0.005% S, 0.80-1.20% Cr, 0.35-0.55% Mo, 0.05-0.15% V, 1.50-1.80% Ni
Steel group: Hot work tool steels
Properties: No data
Applications: Forging dies of all types, hammer forging dies up to largest dimensions, tools for tube and rod extrusion such as rams, bolsters, mandrels, plungers, sleeves, die holders, backing plates, chipping beds, press dies for mould parts, deep engraving dies, containers for die casting presses, hot forming dies, bending and heavy embossing tools, hot mill rolls, hammers and pile drivers, hot punching tools, very hard cold work dies and punches, hot shear blades, blocks for dies, forging saddles, pressing spindles, shrink rings, armoured trim dies, hydro forming tools, plastic moulds, hot gripper and heading dies.
Reference: Not shown in this demo version.

Heat Treatment
Hardening in air: 870 - 900oC
Hardening in oil: 830 - 870oC
Tempering: See the diagram

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