Tool Steel - Hot Work(A.I.S.I. Type H-13)
Description
H-13 is widely used for aluminum, zinc & magnesium die casting dies where resistance to thermal fatigue due to alternated heating and cooling cycles is of primary importance.
Typical Application
  • Die Cast Dies
  • Plastic Molds
  • Forging Die Inserts
  • Extrusion Press Tooling
Size Range Available
All bars provided oversize with stock to finish
ROUNDS
SQUARES
FLATS
1/4 thru 34
1/2 thru 12
1/2 thru 12

Non Standard Widths Also Available
Also Available with PRECISION SQUARE Tolerances
All Rounds also available in Hollow Bar
  
Chemical Composition (unless a range is specified, individual values are maximums)
 
Up to 12"
  
Carbon
0.40
Manganese
0.40
Silicon
1.00
Chromium
5.25
Vanadium
1.00
Molybdenum
1.35

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