1.2344 Steel

1.2344 Steel

Steel name: WP5V
Diagram No.: 2394
Mat.No. (Wr.Nr.) designation: 1.2344
DIN designation: X40CrMoV5-1
Chemical composition in weight %: 0.40% C, 5.30% Cr, 1.40% Mo, 1.00% V
Steel group: Hot work tool steels
Properties: High strength at elevated temperatures, high hot wear resistance, good toughness, thermal conductivity and resistant to hot cracking, limited water cooling possible. Similar to AISI H13.
Applications: Standard material for hot forming tools, extrusion tools, forging dies, pressure casting tools, hot shear knives, tools for plastic industry. Also available in EFS and ESR condition where better properties are required.
Reference: Not shown in this demo version.

Heat Treatment
Hardening: 1020 - 1060°C, oil, pressure gas (N2), air or hot bath 500 - 550°C.
Tempering: See the diagram.
Diagram note: No data

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