1.2493 Hot Rolled Cold Work Alloy Carbon Tool Mould Steel Bar

• Type: Round
• Standard: AISI, ASTM, DIN, JIS, GB, BS
• Composition: Stainless Steel Scrap
• Technique: Hot Rolled
• Shape: Bar
• Surface Treatment: Polished
• Model NO.: round bar
• Special Use: High-strength Steel Plate, Wear Resistant Steel, Silicon Steel, Cold Heading Steel, Free Cutting Steel, Mold Steel
• Application: Tool Steel Bar
• Transport Package: Wooden
• Specification: 6-400mm
• Trademark: Smooth
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 7214100000
• Production Capacity: 5000 Ton/Year

Product Description

1.2493 Steel Overview:
1.2493 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance, good toughness, and high hardness retention at elevated temperatures. It belongs to the group of high-alloyed chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steels and is commonly used in the manufacturing industry for producing cutting tools, forming dies, and other cold work applications.

Chemical Composition:

C(%)	Si(%)	Mn(%)	Cr(%)	Mo(%)	V(%)	W(%)	P(%)	S(%)
1.80-2.00	0.40-0.50	0.30-0.40	18-20	4.50-5.50	0.60- .70	1.30-1.45	≤0.030	≤0.030

Properties:
1.High Wear Resistance: 1.2493 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, 1.2493 steel retains good toughness, reducing the risk of fracture or failure during use.
3.High Hardness Retention: The alloy composition of 1.2493 steel allows it to maintain high hardness levels even at elevated temperatures, ensuring consistent cutting performance and dimensional stability.
4.Excellent Edge Retention: With proper heat treatment, 1.2493 steel retains a sharp cutting edge, resulting in improved productivity and extended tool life.

Applications:
1.Cutting Tools: 1.2493 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.Forming Dies: It finds application in the production of forming dies used for cold forming and shaping operations, such as bending, drawing, and extrusion.
3.Cold Work Applications: Due to its high hardness, wear resistance, and toughness, 1.2493 steel is utilized in various cold work applications requiring precision machining and dimensional accuracy.
4.Punching Tools: It is employed in the manufacturing of punching tools used for perforating or stamping sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.

Heat Treatment:
Annealing: Heat uniformly at 800-850°C (1472-1562°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 980-1020°C (1796-1868°F), then quench rapidly in oil or air to achieve full hardness.
Tempering: Immediately after quenching, temper at 180-220°C (356-428°F) for 2 hours, followed by air cooling to obtain the desired combination of hardness and toughness.