1.2436/X210CrW12 cold work tool Steel
1.2436 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel known for its superior wear resistance, commendable toughness, and remarkable hardness. Categorized under chromium alloyed steels, it is extensively utilized in the manufacturing sector for crafting cutting and punching tools, as well as blanking and forming dies, alongside 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, Milled Plate, Black, with customer-specific requirements.
Spheroidizing Annealing, ESR material.
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: The high chromium content in 1.2436 steel imparts it with exceptional wear resistance, making it ideal for applications that involve substantial abrasive wear and heavy loads.
2. Good Toughness: 1.2436 steel, despite its high hardness, maintains good toughness, thereby minimizing the risk of fractures or failures during operation.
3. High Hardness: When subjected to proper heat treatment, 1.2436 steel attains high hardness levels, ensuring prolonged cutting efficiency and dimensional stability.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: The alloy composition of 1.2436 steel allows it to retain a sharp cutting edge even under strenuous cutting conditions, thereby enhancing productivity and extending tool life.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is widely employed in the production of cutting tools such as knives, blades, and shear blades used for cutting and shaping various materials, including metals, plastics, and rubber.
2. Punching Tools: This steel is also used in the creation of punching tools designed for perforating or stamping sheet metals, plastics, and other materials.
3. Blanking and Forming Dies: Thanks to its high wear resistance and toughness, 1.2436 steel is ideal for manufacturing blanking and forming dies employed in cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: 1.2436 steel is suitable 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), maintain for adequate time, then slowly cool 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 rapidly quench in oil or air to achieve full hardness.
Tempering: 4effd8f4
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