1.2436/X210CrW12 Cold Work Tool Steel
1.2436 High-Carbon, High-Chromium Cold Work Tool Steel: Renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, robust toughness, and superior hardness, 1.2436 belongs to the elite group of chromium alloyed steels. This versatile material is pivotal in the manufacturing industry, extensively utilized in creating cutting and punching tools, blanking and forming dies, along with a myriad of cold work applications.
Size Range for 718 Plastic Mold Steel
1.2436 Steel Round Bar: Diameter from 80mm to 330mm
1.2436 Steel Plate: Thickness from 25mm to 400mm, Width from 200mm to 800mm
Delivery Condition:
Turned Round Bar, Milling Plate, Black. Customizable to meet specific customer requirements.
Spheroidizing Annealed, ESR Material
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: 1.2436 steel shines in applications demanding exceptional wear resistance. Its elevated chromium content makes it ideal for operations involving abrasive wear and heavy loads.
2. Good Toughness: Despite its formidable hardness, 1.2436 steel maintains impressive toughness, minimizing the risk of fractures or operational failures.
3. High Hardness: When subjected to precise heat treatment, 1.2436 steel reaches remarkable hardness levels, ensuring sustained cutting performance and consistent dimensional stability.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: Owing to its unique alloy composition, 1.2436 steel preserves a razor-sharp cutting edge even under strenuous conditions, enhancing productivity and prolonging tool life.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is a preferred choice for crafting cutting tools like knives, blades, and shear blades, adept at slicing through metals, plastics, and rubber with precision.
2. Punching Tools: Ideal for producing punching tools, 1.2436 steel excels in perforating and stamping tasks involving sheet metal, plastics, and more.
3. Blanking and Forming Dies: The high wear resistance and toughness of 1.2436 steel make it the material of choice for fabricating blanking and forming dies used in cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: 1.2436 steel is indispensable in cold work applications demanding high hardness, superior wear resistance, and unwavering dimensional stability, such as cold forging, drawing, and rolling.
Heat Treatment:
Annealing: Heat uniformly at 820-850°C (1508-1562°F), hold to soak thoroughly, then cool gradually 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 quench briskly in oil or air to attain full hardness.
Tempering: b2c8ccb7
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