Kanish Metals is a top manufacturer and supplier in Dubai, UAE, of top-quality Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars. Known for their quality and strength, Kanish Metals caters to various industries by offering W1 steel bars that surpass high standards. Through advanced manufacturing practices and strict quality checks, they provide superior performance and reliability. Their dedication to quality, competitive rates, and timely delivery make them a valuable business partner for companies in need of superior tool and die materials in the UAE and other parts of the world.
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars consist mostly of high carbon steel with about 0.7% to 1.0% carbon content, with small quantities of manganese, silicon, and trace elements added to improve its strength and hardness. This makes it resistant to wear and hardy. Mechanically, W1 steel has high tensile strength, satisfactory hardness (60-65 HRC after heat treatment in general), and robust impact resistance. W1 is particularly famous for withstanding repetitive stress, and thus it becomes an excellent choice for cutting, forming, and shaping dies and tools.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.70-1.50 |
| Mn | 0.10-0.40 |
| Si | 0.10-0.40 |
| Cr | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.2 |
| Mo | 0.1 |
| W | 0.15 |
| V | 0.1 |
| Cu | 0.2 |
| P | 0.025 |
| S | 0.025 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate | 1680 MPa | 244000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield | 1500 MPa | 218000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio (25°C) | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Bulk modulus | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 80.0 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Charpy impact, unnotched | 86.0 J | 63.4 ft-lb |
| Hardness, Brinell (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 498 | 498 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 558 | 558 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 50.0-51.0 | 50.0-51.0 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 531 | 531 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100% machinability) | 40 | 40 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.83 g/cm3 | 0.283 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 1435°C | 2615°F |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (ºC) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 48.3 x W/mK | 100 | – |
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are recyclable, reducing environmental impact. However, their production involves energy-intensive processes. Sustainable practices can enhance their eco-friendliness, such as using recycled materials and cleaner manufacturing methods.
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are not highly resistant to corrosion, as they are high-carbon steels. They can rust when exposed to moisture, requiring proper maintenance, such as coating or regular oiling, to prevent corrosion.
W1 Tool and Die Steel Bars are extensively applied in the production of tools demanding high wear resistance as well as toughness. They are best suited for making cutting tools, punches, dies, and gauges because of their high hardness and durability. They also find applications in cold work tooling, forming tools, and precision engineering parts. Because of their capacity to retain sharp edges and withstand deformation when subjected to stress, they can find application in heavy-duty industrial conditions, automotive components production, and machinery parts where high dependability is required.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Kanish Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Dubai, UAE
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