1.2436/X210CrW12 Cold Work Tool Steel
1.2436 is a premium-grade high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, superior toughness, and remarkable hardness. As a member of the chromium alloyed steels family, it is a cornerstone in the manufacturing industry, ideal for the production of cutting and punching tools, blanking and forming dies, and 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 finish, customized to meet specific requirements of customers.
Spheroidizing Annealing, ESR (Electro-Slag Refined) material.
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: 1.2436 steel showcases outstanding wear resistance due to its elevated chromium content, making it an excellent choice for applications involving abrasive wear and heavy-duty operations.
2. Good Toughness: Despite its superior hardness, 1.2436 steel maintains considerable toughness, significantly reducing the risk of fractures or failures during use.
3. High Hardness: With appropriate heat treatment, 1.2436 steel attains remarkable hardness levels, ensuring prolonged cutting performance and excellent dimensional stability.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: The unique alloy composition of 1.2436 steel empowers it to retain a sharp cutting edge even under rigorous cutting conditions, thereby enhancing productivity and extending tool life.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is extensively used in the manufacture of cutting tools, including knives, blades, and shear blades, suitable for cutting and shaping a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, and rubber.
2. Punching Tools: This steel is integral to the production of punching tools that perforate or stamp sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.
3. Blanking and Forming Dies: Thanks to its superior wear resistance and toughness, 1.2436 steel is employed in creating blanking and forming dies utilized in cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: It’s perfect for 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: Heat uniformly at 820-850°C (1508-1562°F), hold for an adequate period, then allow the material 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 rapidly quench in oil or air to fully harden the steel.
Tempering: 3cc65e3e
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