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Hot work tool steel
Introduction
Our Product: H13 (1.2344)
Hot work tool steels are specialized steels designed to withstand elevated temperatures and are used in forming products from materials such as aluminum, steel, and other metals. These tools are essential in processes where high temperatures are involved, such as die-casting, extrusion, and forging. The demanding conditions of hot work applications require tool steels with specific properties to ensure durability and performance.
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Key Properties of Hot Work Tool Steels
Excellent Hot Strength: The ability to maintain strength at elevated temperatures is crucial to prevent deformation under stress.
High Ductility and Toughness: These properties ensure that the tool can absorb impacts and stresses without fracturing.
Resistance to Thermal Cyclic Stresses: The tool must withstand repeated heating and cooling cycles without cracking or degrading.
Good Hot Wear Resistance: The tool steel should resist wear and abrasion at high temperatures to extend tool life.
Homogeneity and Even Properties: Consistent properties in all directions of the tool steel are essential for uniform performance and reliability.
Applications
- Die-Casting: Tools used in casting molten metals into molds must resist thermal shock and wear.
- Extrusion: Dies and tools used in extrusion processes need to maintain dimensional stability and resist high-temperature wear.
- Forging: Forging dies must endure high impact forces and temperatures without losing structural integrity.