Hot work

steel
Hot work steel
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Chemical Analysis (%) Standards Stock Programme

BHLER
Grade New
C Si Mn Cr Mo Ni V Others Wks No. AISI UK Austria
Production
W100 0.29 0.25 0.30 2.70 --- -- 0.35 W = 8.50 <1.2581> ~ H21

W300 0.38 1.10 0.40 5.00 1.30 -- 0.40 -- <1.2343> H11

W302 0.39 1.10 0.40 5.20 1.40 -- 0.95 -- <1.2344> H13

W303 0.38 0.40 0.40 5.00 2.80 -- 0.65 -- <1.2367> --

W320 0.31 0.30 0.35 2.90 2.80 -- 0.50 -- <1.2365> ~ H10

W321 0.39 0.30 0.35 2.90 2.80 -- 0.65 Co=2.90 ~1.2885 H10A

W500 0.55 0.25 0.75 1.10 0.50 1.70 0.10 -- <1.2714> ~L6
Co=9.00
~Marage
W720 0.03 0.10 0.10 -- 5.30 18.50 -- Ti=0.60 ~1.2706
300
Al=0.10
Ti=2.50
W750 0.02 0.20 1.40 15.00 1.30 25.00 0.30 Al=0.25 ~1.2779 ~660
B=0.005
Hot work
steel
H11
Hot work steel-H11
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (average %)

C Si Mn Cr Mo V
0.36 1.10 0.40 5.00 1.30 0.40

STANDARDS

EN / DIN AISI BS UNI

~ 1.2343 ~ X 37 CrMoV5 1
~H11 ~BH11
~ X38CrMoV 5 1 KU
UNE AFNOR JIS GOST
~ F5317
Z38CDV5 SKD 6 4 Ch 5 MFS
~ X 37 CrMoV 5
 Hot work steel-H11
PROPERTIES
Hot work tool steel featuring high impact
strength, excellent hot tensile properties,
outstanding air harden ability; admits
water cooling.
APPLICATION
Highly stressed hot work tools; mandrels,
dies, and containers for metal tube and rod
extrusion;hot extrusion equipment; tools
and dies for the manufacture of hollow
bodies, screws, rivets, nuts and bolts. Die
casting equipment, forming dies, die
 Hot work steel-H11
HOT FORMING
Forging: 1100 to 900oC
Slow cooling in furnace or thermo-
insulating material.
HEAT TREATMENT
Annealing: 750oC to 800oC
Slow controlled cooling in furnace at a rate
of 10 to 20oC per hour, down to approx.
600oC, further cooling in air.
Hardness after annealing : Max
229 HB
 Hot work steel-H11
Stress relieving:600 to 650oC
Slow cooling in furnace; intended to relieve
stresses set up be extensive machining,or
in complex shapes. After through heating,
hold in neutral atmosphere for one to two
hours.
Hardening: 1000 to 1040oC
Oil, salt bath (500 to 550oC), air
Holding time after temperature
equalization: 15 to 30 minutes
Obtainable hardness: 50 - 54 HRc (Oil,
 Hot work steel-H11
Tempering: Slow heating to tempering temperature immediately after
hardening / time in furnace.One hour for each 20mm of work piece thickness
but at least two hours cooling in air.It is recommended to temper as least
twice. A third tempering cycle for the purpose of stress relieving may be
advantageous.
1ST TEMPER: Approx. 30oC above maximum secondary hardness.
2ND TEMPER: Temper to desired working hardness
3RD TEMPER: For stress relieving, at a temperature 30 - 50 oC below
highest tempering temperature
Hot work steel-H11
AISI H11

VIDAR SUPREME

W300
Hot work
steel
H13
Hot work steel-H13
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (average %)

C Si Mn Cr Mo V
0.39 1.00 0.40 5.10 1.30 1.00

STANDARDS

EN / DIN AISI BS UNI

<1.2344>
H13 BH13 X40CrMoV5-11 KU
X40CrMoV5-1
UNE AFNOR JIS GOST
F5318
Z40CDV5 SKD61 4Ch5MF1S
X40CrMoV5
 Hot work steel-H13
PROPERTIES
Hot work tool steel featuring excellent hot
tensile properties, high hot wear
resistance, adequate toughness and heat
checking resistance; admits water cooling.
BOHLER W302 is also available in special
grades ISODISC and ISOBLOC with
improved
homogeneity and increased tough
APPLICATION
Heavy duty hot work tools and dies,
mainly for light alloy processing:
mandrels, dies, and containers for metal
tube and rod extrusion; hot extrusion
equipment; tools and dies for the
manufacture of hollow bodies, screws,
rivets, nuts and bolts. Die casting
equipment, forming dies, die inserts, hot
shear blades and plastic moulding dies
 Hot work steel-H13
HOT FORMING
Forging: 1100 to 900oC
Slow cooling in furnace or thermo-
insulating material.
HEAT TREATMENT
Annealing: 750oC to 800oC
Slow controlled cooling in furnace at a
rate of 10 to 20oC per hour, down to
approx. 600oC, further cooling in air.
Hardness after annealing : Max 229 HB
 Hot work steel-H13
Stress relieving:600 to 650oC
Slow cooling in furnace; intended to relieve
stresses set up be extensive machining, or
in complex shapes. After through heating,
hold in neutral atmosphere for one to two
hours.
Hardening: 1020 to 1080oC
Oil, salt bath (500 to 550oC), air
Holding time after temperature
equalisation: 15 to 30 minutes
Obtainable hardness: 52 - 54 HRc (Oil or
Salt Bath), 50 - 54 HRc (Air)
 Hot work steel-H13
Tempering:Slow heating to tempering temperature immediately after
hardening / time in furnace.One hour for each 20mm of work piece
thickness but at least two hours cooling in air.
It is recommended to temper as least twice. A third tempering cycle
for the purpose of stress relieving may be advantageous.
1ST TEMPER: Approx. 30oC above maximum secondary
hardness.
2ND TEMPER: Temper to desired working hardness
3RD TEMPER: For stress relieving, at a temperature 30 - 50 oC
below highest tempering temperature
Hot work steel-H13
AISI H13
ORVAR SUPREME
(XW-41)
W302
Hot work
steel

H10
Hot work steel-H10
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (average %)

C Si Mn Cr Mo V
0.31 0.30 0.35 2.90 2.80 0.50

STANDARDS

EN / DIN AISI BS UNI

<1.2365>
~ H10 BH10 30CrMoV12 27 KU
X32CrMoV 3 3
UNE AFNOR JIS GOST
F5313
32DCV 28 SKD 7 3 Ch 3 M3F
30CrMoV 12
 Hot work steel-H10
PROPERTIES
Hot work tool steel featuring fine
combination of heat checking resistance,
hot strength, and impact strength, admits
water cooling.
APPLICATION
Highly stressed hot work tools, mainly for
the processing of heavy alloys such as;
mandrels, dies,and containers for metal
tube and rod extrusion; hot extrusion
equipment; tools and dies for the
manufacture of hollow bodies, screws,
 Hot work steel-H10
HOT FORMING
Forging: 1100 to 900oC
Slow cooling in furnace or thermo-
insulating material.
HEAT TREATMENT
Annealing: 750oC to 800oC
Slow controlled cooling in furnace at a rate
of 10 to 20oC per hour, down to approx.
600oC, further cooling in air.
Hardness after annealing : Max 229 HB
Stress relieving:600 to 650oC
Slow cooling in furnace;
intended to relieve stresses set up be
extensive machining, or in complex
shapes. After through heating, hold in
neutral atmosphere for one to
two hours.
Hardening: 1010 to 1050oC
Oil, salt bath (500 to 550oC)
Holding time after temperature
equalisation: 15 to 30 minutes
Obtainable hardness: 52 - 56 HRc
 Hot work steel-H10
Tempering: Slow heating to tempering temperature immediately after
hardening / time in furnace.One hour for each 20mm of work piece
thickness but at least two hours cooling in air.It is recommended to temper
as least twice. A third tempering cycle for the purpose of stress relieving
may be advantageous.
1ST TEMPER: To maximum secondary hardness.
2ND TEMPER: To desired working hardness
3RD TEMPER: For stress relieving, at a temperature 30 - 50 oC below
highest
tempering temperature
Hot work steel-H10
AISI H10

XW-5

W320
Hot work
steel
H21
Hot work steel-H21
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (average %)

C Si Mn Cr V W
0.29 0.25 0.30 2.70 0.35 8.50

STANDARDS

EN / DIN AISI BS UNI

<1.2581>
~ H21 BH21 X30WCrV9 3 KU
X30 WCrV9 3
UNE AFNOR JIS GOST
~ F 5323
~Z30WCV9 ~SKD 5 3 Ch 2 V 8 F
~ X30 WCrV 9
 Hot work steel-H21
PROPERTIES
Hot work tool steel for oil or air hardening
to develop high hot strength, retention of
hardness andheat checking resistance.
APPLICATION
Highly stressed hot work tools; mandrels,
dies, and containers for metal tube and
rod extrusion; hot extrusion equipment;
tools and dies for the manufacture of
hollow bodies, screws, rivets, nuts and
bolts. Die casting equipment, forming
 Hot work steel-H21
HOT FORMING
Forging: 1100 to 900oC
Slow cooling in furnace or thermo-
insulating material.
HEAT TREATMENT
Annealing: 750oC to 800oC
Slow controlled cooling in furnace at a rate
of 10 to 20oC per hour, down to approx.
600oC, further cooling in air.
Hardness after annealing : Max 240 HB
Stress relieving:600 to 650oC
Slow cooling in furnace; intended to relieve
stresses set up be extensive machining, or
in complex shapes. After through heating,
hold in neutral atmosphere for one to two
hours.
Hardening: 1070 to 1150oC
Oil, salt bath (500 to 550 oC), air
Holding time after temperature
equalisation: 15 to 30 minutes
Obtainable hardness: 48 - 52 HRc (Oil or
Salt Bath), 44 - 48 HRc (Air )
 Hot work steel-H21
Tempering: Slow heating to tempering temperature immediately after
hardening / time in furnace. One hour for each 20mm of work piece
thickness but at least two hours cooling in air.
It is recommended to temper as least twice. A third tempering cycle for the
purpose
of stress relieving may be advantageous.
1ST TEMPER: Approx. 30oC above maximum secondary
hardness.
2ND TEMPER: Temper to desired working hardness
3RD TEMPER: For stress relieving, at a temperature 30 - 50 oC
below highest tempering temperature
Hot work steel-H21
AISI H21

DF-2

W100