Kanish Metals is a well-established Tool and Die Steel H13 bars manufacturer and supplier in Dubai, UAE, providing high-quality steel products renowned for superior heat resistance and toughness. The Tool and Die Steel H13 bars are broadly applied where tools are needed that have high-temperature strength and can endure mechanical stress, e.g., in hot work tooling applications. Kanish Metals guarantees every batch to match international specifications for hardness, toughness, and dimensional accuracy. Providing services to industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, Kanish Metals offers dependable H13 steel bars with consistent quality, prompt delivery, and personal service.
Tool and Die Steel H13 bars are produced from chromium-molybdenum hot work steel with a composition of around 0.4% carbon, 5% chromium, 1.3% molybdenum, and 1% vanadium. The alloy exhibits superior heat resistance, toughness, and high-temperature wear resistance. H13 steel bars can be hardened to hardness ranges as high as 50-54 HRC without sacrificing dimensional stability. Their capacity to withstand mechanical strength and thermal fatigue upon repeated heat cycles places them among the best candidates for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, and die casting molds.
| ASTM A681 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| H13 | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.8 | 1.25 | 4.75 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.75 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| 1.2344 /X40CrMoV5-1 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 0.85 | 1.15 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| JIS G4404 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| SKD61 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 1.15 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Tensile strength, ultimate (@20°C/68°F, varies with heat treatment) | 1200 – 1590 MPa | 174000 – 231000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield (@20°C/68°F, varies with heat treatment) | 1000 – 1380 MPa | 145000 – 200000 psi |
| Reduction of area (@20°C/68°F) | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Modulus of elasticity (@20°C/68°F) | 215 GPa | 31200 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A681 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4404 |
| Grades | H13 | 1.2344/X40CrMoV5-1 | SKD61 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (ºC) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 28.6 W/mK | 215 | – |
When choosing Tool and Die Steel H13 bars, consider factors such as hardness, heat resistance, wear resistance, toughness, machinability, and the specific requirements of the application, including temperature and load conditions.
Tool and Die Steel H13 bars offer limited corrosion resistance due to their high alloy content, but they can still be susceptible to rusting in harsh environments. To improve corrosion resistance, they may require additional surface treatments like coating or regular maintenance to prevent degradation.
Tool and Die Steel H13 bars are extensively used in applications involving high thermal and mechanical endurance. They are best suited for the production of hot work tooling like forging dies, extrusion dies, die casting molds, and punches. The automotive and aerospace sectors rely on H13 steel bars for parts that are subjected to high temperatures and heavy wear. These bars are also used in metal forming, glass molding, and manufacturing operations where high toughness and heat resistance are essential for long tool life and consistency.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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