Cold work tool steels
Cold Work Tool Steels are a category of tool steels designed for applications where tools operate at or near room temperature. These steels are engineered to exhibit high wear resistance, hardness, toughness, and dimensional stability, making them ideal for cutting, shaping, and forming materials in non-heated conditions.
1.2358 (60CrMoV18-5)
1.2358 steel, also known as 40CrMnNiMo8-6-4, is a low-alloy tool steel often used in the production of molds and dies. It is valued for its good machinability, toughness, and resistance to cracking, making it suitable for applications requiring durability under dynamic and thermal stresses.
1.2363 (X100CrMoV5)
1.2363 steel, also known by its AISI designation A2, is a cold-work tool steel. It is recognized for its combination of wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability. This steel is air-hardening, reducing distortion during heat treatment, and is commonly used for cutting tools, dies, and punches.
1.2842 (90MnCrV8)
1.2842 steel, also known by its AISI designation 90MnCrV8 or O2, is a cold-work tool steel. It is characterized by its good wear resistance, toughness, and ease of machining. It is widely used in the manufacturing of tools like punches, dies, and knives, especially for applications where dimensional stability and durability are important.