Characteristics of CR12Mo1V1 mold steel and corresponding grades in various countries？ Download Full Datasheet CR12Mo1V1 is a commonly used cold work die steel, also known as D3 (AISI standard) or 1.2080 (German DIN standard), Japanese standard JIS: SKD11。 It has high hardness, wear resistance, cutting performance, and stability, suitable for various mold applications, mainly used [...]
How to cut 4140 steel with high precision: a practical method? The Importance of 4140 Flat Steel in the Manufacturing Process: A Practical Method for High Precision Cutting of 4140 Steel In the complex metallurgical field, 4140 steel is known for its durability and mild magnetism, making it an extremely versatile material. This survey [...]
42CrMo? What material is 42CrMo steel? 42CrMo, an alloy steel. Belonging to ultra-high strength steel, it has high strength and toughness, good hardenability, no obvious temper brittleness, high fatigue limit and multiple impact resistance after quenching and tempering treatment, and good low-temperature impact toughness. This steel is suitable for manufacturing large and medium-sized plastic molds [...]
40CrNiMoA vs ASTM 4340 steel composition, application, and corresponding grades in various countries? 40CrNiMoA alloy is a widely used alloy steel with high strength, toughness, and wear resistance. It is widely used in different industrial fields due to its unique performance, especially in the manufacturing of high load mechanical parts and structural components. This article [...]
With the development of modern industry towards automation, high-speed and precision processing, it is required that steel have good cutting process performance, improve production efficiency, and adapt to large-scale production. Therefore, it is necessary to use more steel with improved cutting performance to facilitate automatic cutting machine tools. 1、 Definition of Free Cutting Steel Free [...]
The HRC of EN24 steel: Everything you need know Greetings to our passionate steel enthusiasts! Today, let's unveil the mysterious veil of EN24 steel HRC (Rockwell hardness C), which is a leading steel alloy in the field of high-performance materials. As your trusted source of steel insights, SAE Special Steel in China is pleased to [...]
Introduction to Cr12Mo1V1 Tool Steel Cr12Mo1V1, commonly referred to as D2 tool steel (AISI standard), 1.2379 (German DIN standard), or SKD11 (Japanese JIS standard), is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work mold steel widely used in industrial applications. Known for its high hardness, wear resistance, machinability, and dimensional stability, it is ideal for cold-work molds, hot-work molds, cutting tools, and [...]
Properties and Applications of D2 Tool Steel D2 tool steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work steel renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, dimensional stability, and versatility in demanding industrial applications. Classified as an air-hardening steel, D2 tool steel combines a unique balance of hardness and toughness, making it a preferred choice for tooling and machining [...]
What is AISI/SAE 4140/Din 1.7255 42CrMo steel AISI 4140 /42CrMo alloy steel is a chromium molybdenum alloy steel specification widely used in general purpose high tensile steel for components. As axles, shafts, bolts, gears, and other applications. Similar to alloy grade AISI 4130 chrome moly alloy steel but with slightly higher carbon content. The higher [...]
In order to better understand the corrosion behavior of specific alloys, a study recently published in the Journal of materials science and technology aims to explore the effect of alloy microstructure on its corrosion behavior. Study: Tuning the microstructure for superb corrosion resistance in eutectic high entropy alloy, Image Credit: Thomas Barrat/Shutterstock.com Structural materials are key to [...]
