H13 Hot Rolled Bar / Steel Round Bar H13 / 1.2344 Grade Abrasion Resistance

AISI H13 / DIN EN X40CrMoV5-1 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel Bar / Rod 20-1000 mm

INTRODUCTION

H13 Tool Steel is chromium hot work tool steels which are widely used in hot and cold work tooling applications. H13 tool steel is classified as group H steels by the AISI classification system. This series of steels start from H1 to H19.

AISI H-13 tool steel is characterized by:

• Good resistance to abrasion at both low and high temperatures
• High level of toughness and ductility
• Uniform and high level of machinability and polishability
• Good high-temperature strength and resistance to thermal fatigue
• Excellent through-hardening properties
• Very limited distortion during hardening

In steel H13, the molybdenum and vanadium act as strengthening agents. The chromium content assists die steel H-13 to resist softening when used at high temperatures. H-13 die steels offers an excellent combination of shock and abrasion resistance, and possesses good red hardness. It is capable of withstanding rapid cooling and resists premature heat checking. Tool Steel H13 has good machinability, good weldability, good ductility, and can be formed by conventional means.

Due to H13 tool steel excellent combination of high toughness and fatigue resistance, AISI H13 hot work tool steel is used more than any other tool steel in tooling applications.

APPLICATIONS

• As Tools for Extrusion Parts: Dies, Backers, die-holders, liners, dummy blocks, stems

• As Plastic Molding Tool Steel Parts: Injection molds Compression / transfer molds

• Other Applications: Severe cold punching, scrap shears / Hot shearing / Shrink rings (e.g. for cemented carbide dies) / Wear-resisting parts

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Heating for forging must be done slowly and uniformly. Soak through at 1900°-2000°F and reheat as often as necessary, stopping work when the temperature drops below 1650°F. After forging, cool slowly in lime, mica, dry ashes or furnace. H-13 should always be annealed after forging.

AISI H13 Tool Steel Heat Treatment

• Annealing

Heat slowly to 1550°-1650°F, hold until entire mass is heated through, and cool slowly in the furnace (40F per hour) to about 1000°F, after which cooling rate may be increased. Suitable precautions must be taken to prevent excessive carburization or decarburization.

• Stress Relieving

When desirable to relieve the strains of machining, heat slowly to 1050°-1250°F, allow to equalize, and then cool in still air (Strain Relieving).

• Preheat Prior to Hardening

Warm slightly before charging into the preheat furnace, which should be operating at 1400°-1500°F.

• Hardening

H13 tool steel is a steel having very high hardenability and should be hardened by cooling in still air. The use of a salt bath or controlled atmosphere furnace is desirable to minimize decarburization, and if not available, pack hardening in spent pitch coke is suggested. The temperature employed is usually 1800°-1850°F, depending on size section.

• Quenching

Quench in still air or dry air blast. If complicated forms are to be hardened, an interrupted oil quench can be used. Quench part in oil and remove from bath when it just loses its color (1000°-1100°F). Finish cooling to below 150°-125°F in air, then temper immediately.

• Tempering

Tempering practice may vary with size and application, but is usually performed in the range of maximum secondary hardness or higher. Double tempering is recommended. The results below is H13 that was air quenched from 1800°F and tempered for 4 hours at various temperatures. The results may be used as a guide, keeping in mind that parts of heavy section or mass may be several points lower in hardness.

What we can offer?

-We offer a wide range of steel products in a wide variety of dimensions and executions, according to the common international specifications or customize.

-Machining and heat treatment are available.

-Also, we advise you in choosing the right materials.

Shape Available

• Solid round bar
• Flat bar
• Square bar
• Hexagon bar
• Block
• Plate
• Sheet
• Wire rod
• Strip

Our Advantages

• High mechanical property and quenching, enable the surface share equal hardness after deal with it
• Good polishing and low roughness
• Making the heat-treatment to harden condition before using it
• Competitive price
• Fast production lead-time
• All the material are inspected with 3 times to meet the highly standards
• Pure steel quality & stable quality to be guarantee

OUR MAIN PRODUCTS ARE LISTED AS BELOW

Notes:

Available Size:
-Round: Dia. 20-1000 mm
-Flat: T. 10-120 mm x W. 60-810 mm
-Block: T. 80-1200 mm x W. 100-1600 mm

PAYMENT AND SHIPPING

​1. Both T/T and L/C will be acceptable

2. Trade Terms: FOB, CIF, CFR

3. The delivery will be in 10-15 days if have stock; For customized items, the delivery will be negotiated by both parties

4. Shipping by sea freight from Shanghai Port (PRC) for Bulk orders, by airfreight or express for samples

COMPANY INFORMATION

Shanghai Unite Steel Trading Co., Ltd

We are committed to integrate engineering steel resources in china and serve the global engineering steel market. Our company has more than 15 years of experience in steel researching, production, managing and sales. And our team mostly are based on and worked in national famous steel enterprise.

In the aspect of resources and information, we have established cooperative and stronger relationship with nearly hundred enterprises, either state-owned or private owned in china.

What’s more, we have built long, deep and close business relationship with dozens of steel company, Sharing and holding equities with several steel enterprises. Because of the close cooperation with steel companies and our pioneering spirit, which can ensure us stay at the top competition, and ensure our customers get what they really want!

FAQ

Q: Are you a manufacturer or merely a trader?
A: We are group of companies and owned manufacturer bases and trading company. We specialized in special steel which include alloy structural steel and carbon steel and stainless steel, etc. All material are with high quality and competitive price.

Q: How do you guarantee the quality of your product?
A: Firstly, we can provide the certificates from the third party, such as TUV, CE, if you need. Secondly, we have a complete set of inspection system and every process is checked by QC. Quality is the lifeline of enterprise survival.

Q: Delivery time?
A: We have ready stock for most of material grades in our warehouse. If the material doesn't have stock, the delivery lead time is about 5-30 days after receiving your prepayment or firm order.

Q: What is the payment term?
A: T/T or L/C.

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