1.2436/X210CrW12 Cold Work Tool Steel
1.2436 is a distinguished high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel celebrated for its outstanding wear resistance, remarkable toughness, and superior hardness. As a member of the chromium alloyed steels family, it is extensively utilized in the manufacturing industry for crafting cutting and punching tools, blanking and forming dies, along with diverse 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, requirements tailored to customers.
Spheroidizing Annealing, ESR Material.
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: 1.2436 steel showcases exceptional wear resistance, attributed to its high chromium content. This makes it ideal for applications involving abrasive wear and heavy-duty tasks.
2. Good Toughness: Despite its elevated hardness, 1.2436 steel maintains substantial toughness, minimizing the risk of fracture or operational failure.
3. High Hardness: With precise heat treatment, 1.2436 steel attains impressive hardness, ensuring enduring cutting performance and dimensional stability.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: The unique alloy composition of 1.2436 steel enables it to preserve a sharp cutting edge under rigorous conditions, enhancing productivity and tool longevity.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is extensively used in manufacturing cutting tools like knives, blades, and shear blades, ideal for cutting and shaping various materials such as metals, plastics, and rubber.
2. Punching Tools: This steel is also pivotal in producing punching tools used for perforating or stamping sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.
3. Blanking and Forming Dies: Thanks to its high wear resistance and toughness, 1.2436 steel is indispensable in manufacturing blanking and forming dies used in cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: Ideal for various cold work applications demanding 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 a requisite time, then cool slowly in the furnace to below 600°C (1112°F) for complete annealing.
Quenching: Preheat gradually to the austenitizing temperature of 980-1010°C (1796-1850°F), followed by rapid quenching in oil or air to attain full hardness.
Tempering: 27a24f4d
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