H13 Tool Steel
Chromium-molybdenum-vanadium hot-work tool steel with exceptional resistance to thermal fatigue and heat checking. The most widely used die-casting and extrusion die material.
Applicable Standards
- ASTM A681
- AMS 2332
- DIN 1.2344
- JIS SKD61
Composition Ranges (wt %)
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | 90.0 | 95.0 | ~92.5 |
| Cr | 4.75 | 5.5 | ~5.12 |
| Mo | 1.1 | 1.75 | ~1.43 |
| V | 0.8 | 1.2 | ~1.0 |
| Si | 0.8 | 1.2 | ~1.0 |
| C | 0.32 | 0.45 | ~0.39 |
Fe
90.0–95.0%
Cr
4.75–5.5%
Mo
1.1–1.75%
V
0.8–1.2%
Si
0.8–1.2%
C
0.32–0.45%
Typical Applications
- Aluminium and zinc die-casting dies
- Extrusion dies
- Forging dies
- Hot shear blades
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