1.2436/X210CrW12 cold work tool Steel
1.2436 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, impressive toughness, and superior hardness. This versatile material belongs to the chromium alloyed steels category and is extensively utilized in the manufacturing sector for the production of cutting and punching tools, blanking and forming dies, as well as various 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 surface, tailored to customer requirements.
Spheroidizing Annealing, ESR material.
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: 1.2436 steel boasts outstanding wear resistance due to its high chromium content, making it ideal for applications subjected to abrasive conditions and heavy loads.
2. Good Toughness: Despite its impressive hardness, 1.2436 steel maintains excellent toughness, minimizing the risk of fractures or failures during rigorous use.
3. High Hardness: With proper heat treatment, 1.2436 steel attains significant hardness levels, ensuring enduring cutting performance and stable dimensions.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: The sophisticated alloy composition of 1.2436 steel allows it to retain a sharp cutting edge under challenging conditions, enhancing productivity and extending tool life.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is widely utilized in the manufacturing of cutting tools like knives, blades, and shear blades, which are employed in cutting and shaping various materials such as metals, plastics, and rubber.
2. Punching Tools: This steel is also crucial 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 preferred for manufacturing blanking and forming dies utilized in cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: 1.2436 steel is perfect for various cold work applications that demand high hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, including cold forging, cold drawing, and cold rolling.
Heat Treatment:
Annealing: Heat uniformly to 820-850°C (1508-1562°F), hold for the required time, then allow to 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), then quickly quench in oil or air to achieve full hardness.
Tempering: 595f17e3
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