1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) Tool Steel
1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1)
1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) is a class of mould steel produced using the Electro Slag Remelting (ESR) method. ESR is a melting process used to create high-purity and homogeneous steel.
Manufactured by Dörrenberg Edelstahl.
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GET AN OFFERWhat is 1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) Steel?
1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) is a class of mould steel produced using the Electro Slag Remelting (ESR) method. ESR is a melting process used to create high-purity and homogeneous steel. This process minimizes unwanted defects and gas bubbles within the steel, ensuring the material has excellent quality.
1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) steel is commonly used in mould making and hot working applications. It is particularly favored in applications such as plastic injection mold, forging and extrusion molds, aluminum die-casting molds, and hot working tools. It possesses qualities like high-temperature resistance, wear resistance, and fatigue resistance, making it an ideal choice for molds used in demanding processing conditions.
What is the Hardness Value of 1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) Steel?
1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) hot work tool steel reaches a hardness of 52-54 Rockwell (HRC) in heat treatment furnaces.
What are the Material Properties of 1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) Steel?
Where is 1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) Steel Used?
1.2344 ESR (X40CrMoV5-1) steel finds applications in various industries including automotive, electronics, medical, packaging, and the plastics industry. This steel type is often preferred by mold manufacturers and tool-making companies because it offers longevity, durability, and high performance.
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Chemical Composition
Code: 1.2344 ESR, WP5V, X40CrMoV5-1, AISI: H13, BS: BH13, JIS: SKD 61
Carbon |
Chromium |
Molybdenum |
Vanadium |
C |
Cr |
Mo |
V |
0,40 |
5,30 |
1,40 |
1,00 |
Heat Treatment
|
|
Temperature |
Cooling |
Hardness |
Soft annealing |
750 - 800 °C |
Furnace |
229 HB |
Stress Relief Annealing |
600 - 650°C |
Furnace |
|
Hardening |
1020 - 1060°C |
oil, pressure gas (N2), air or hot bath 500 - 550°C |
see tempering diagram |
Mechanical Properties
Hardness |
46 - 54 |
HRC |
Physical Properties
Thermal Expansion Coefficient |
10,8 - 13,5 |
1/K * 10-6 |
Thermal Conductivity (20°C) |
25,6 |
W/mK |
Density |
7,85 |
g/cm3 |
