1.2436/X210CrW12 cold work tool Steel
1.2436 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance, good toughness, and high hardness. It belongs to the group of chromium alloyed steels and is widely used in the manufacturing industry for producing cutting and punching tools, blanking and forming dies, and other cold work applications.
Size Range for 718 Plastic Mold Steel
1.2436 Steel Round Bar: diameter 80mm~330mm
1.2436 Steel Plate: thickness 25mm~400mm x width 200mm~800mm
Delivery Condition:
Turned Round Bar, Milling Plate, Black, as per customer requirements.
Spheroidizing Annealing, ESR material.
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: 1.2436 steel exhibits excellent wear resistance due to its high chromium content, making it suitable for applications involving abrasive wear and heavy loads.
2. Good Toughness: Despite its high hardness, 1.2436 steel retains good toughness, reducing the risk of fracture or failure during use.
3. High Hardness: Through proper heat treatment, 1.2436 steel achieves high levels of hardness, ensuring long-lasting cutting performance and dimensional stability.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: The alloy composition of 1.2436 steel enables it to maintain a sharp cutting edge even under demanding cutting conditions, resulting in improved productivity and tool life.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is commonly used for manufacturing cutting tools such as knives, blades, and shear blades used in cutting and shaping various materials, including metals, plastics, and rubber.
2. Punching Tools: It finds application in the production of punching tools used for perforating or stamping sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.
3. Blanking and Forming Dies: Due to its high wear resistance and toughness, 1.2436 steel is employed in the manufacturing of blanking and forming dies used in cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: It is utilized in various cold work applications requiring high hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, such as cold forging, cold drawing, and cold rolling.
Heat Treatment:
Annealing: Heat uniformly at 820-850°C (1508-1562°F), hold for sufficient time, then slowly cool in the furnace to below 600°C (1112°F) for complete annealing.
Quenching: Preheat slowly to the austenitizing temperature of 980-1010°C (1796-1850°F), then quench rapidly in oil or air to achieve full hardness.
Tempering: 618d8542
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