H13 – Hot Die Steel
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H13 – Hot Die Steel
Overview
H13 is a premium-grade hot work tool steel known for its exceptional toughness, thermal fatigue resistance, and red hardness. It is ideally suited for applications involving continuous exposure to high temperatures, such as die casting and forging.
Key Features
- Excellent thermal shock resistance
- High hot strength and wear resistance
- Good machinability and polishability
- Uniform hardness throughout the section
- Suitable for both gas and oil hardening
Applications
- Die casting dies
- Extrusion dies
- Forging tools
- Plastic mould bases
- Hot shear blades
Available Grades:
China - (GB)
SWGH13, SWPH13, 40Cr5MoSSiV, 3Cr2W8V
America - (AISI)
H13, H11, H21
japan - (JIS)
SKD61, SKD6, SKD5
Germany (DIN)
1.2344, 1.2343, 1.2581