1.2344 (X40CrMoV5-1) Tool Steel
1.2344 (X40CrMoV5-1)
1.2344 (WP5V) Steel has high strength at elevated temperatures, high hot wear resistance, good toughness, thermal conductivity and is resistant to hot cracking. Limited water cooling possible. Similar to AISI H13.
Manufactured by Dörrenberg Edelstahl.
Area of Application
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.
Chemical Composition
Code: 1.2344, 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 |
