1.2436/X210CrW12 Cold Work Tool Steel
1.2436 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel celebrated for its superior wear resistance, impressive toughness, and high hardness. As a member of the chromium alloyed steels family, it is indispensable in manufacturing cutting and punching tools, blanking and forming dies, and other critical cold work applications.
Size Range for 718 Plastic Mold Steel
1.2436 Steel Round Bar: Diameter ranging from 80mm to 330mm
1.2436 Steel Plate: Thickness ranging from 25mm to 400mm, with widths between 200mm and 800mm
Delivery Condition:
Turned Round Bar, Milled Plate, Black, customized per customer requirements.
Spheroidizing Annealing, ESR material.
Chemical Composition:
Properties:
1. High Wear Resistance: Thanks to its elevated chromium content, 1.2436 steel showcases remarkable wear resistance, ideal for applications that involve abrasive wear and heavy loads.
2. Good Toughness: Despite its formidable hardness, 1.2436 steel maintains commendable toughness, significantly lowering the risk of fractures or failures during usage.
3. High Hardness: With appropriate heat treatment, 1.2436 steel attains extraordinary hardness levels, ensuring enduring cutting performance and exceptional dimensional stability.
4. Excellent Edge Retention: The unique alloy composition of 1.2436 steel allows it to sustain a sharp cutting edge even under rigorous cutting conditions, enhancing productivity and tool lifespan.
Applications:
1. Cutting Tools: 1.2436 steel is a preferred choice for crafting cutting tools like knives, blades, and shear blades, essential in shaping and cutting an array of materials such as metals, plastics, and rubber.
2. Punching Tools: This steel is utilized in the creation of punching tools designed for perforating or stamping sheet metal, plastics, and other materials.
3. Blanking and Forming Dies: Owing to its high wear resistance and toughness, 1.2436 steel is extensively used in the production of blanking and forming dies for cold forming processes.
4. Cold Work Applications: It is ideal for a variety of cold work applications demanding high hardness, exceptional wear resistance, and remarkable 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 cool slowly in the furnace to below 600°C (1112°F) for complete annealing.
Quenching: Preheat slowly to the austenitizing temperature of 980-1010°C (1796-1850°F), then quench swiftly in oil or air to achieve full hardness.
Tempering: 6140c203
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