1.2436/X210CrW12 Cold Work Tool Steel
1.2436 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel esteemed for its remarkable wear resistance, commendable toughness, and superior hardness. As a member of the chromium alloyed steels family, it is extensively utilized in the manufacturing sector for crafting cutting and punching tools, blanking and forming dies, and a myriad of 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, specific requirements upon customer request.
Spheroidizing Annealing, ESR material.
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: 1.2436 steel demonstrates outstanding wear resistance, thanks to its high chromium content, making it ideal for applications facing abrasive wear and substantial loads.
2. Good Toughness: In spite of its elevated hardness, 1.2436 steel maintains excellent toughness, minimizing the risk of fractures or failures during operational use.
3. High Hardness: With appropriate heat treatment, 1.2436 steel achieves an exceptional level of hardness, ensuring enduring cutting performance and dimensional stability.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: The alloy composition of 1.2436 steel allows it to preserve a sharp cutting edge even under challenging cutting conditions, boosting productivity and tool longevity.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is a preferred choice 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 is employed in the creation of punching tools designed for perforating or stamping sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.
3. Blanking and Forming Dies: Given its extraordinary wear resistance and toughness, 1.2436 steel is used in the production of blanking and forming dies essential for cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: This steel is indispensable in various cold work applications that demand high hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, such as cold forging, cold drawing, and cold rolling.
Heat Treatment:
Annealing: Uniformly heat at 820-850°C (1508-1562°F), hold for a sufficient period, then allow to cool slowly in the furnace to below 600°C (1112°F) for complete annealing.
Quenching: Slowly preheat to the austenitizing temperature of 980-1010°C (1796-1850°F), then quench swiftly in oil or air to attain full hardness.
Tempering: a3a2efbb
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