Al Summan Metals, a highly regarded manufacturer and supplier based in Dubai, UAE, focuses on premium Tool and Die Steel H13 Bars. These bars are known for their exceptional toughness, heat resistance, and strength. Built specifically for demanding industrial and tooling jobs, they provide impressive performance even under severe thermal and mechanical stress. Al Summan Metals employs advanced manufacturing techniques and strict quality controls to maintain international standards of excellence. Their Tool and Die Steel H13 Bars are well known for their durability, hardness, and stability, making them ideal for a range of hot and cold work applications across modern industries.
The composition of Tool and Die Steel H13 Bars features chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and carbon, which work in combination to deliver an excellent mix of toughness, wear resistance, and heat resistance. The elevated chromium level increases hardness and corrosion resistance, whereas molybdenum and vanadium improve strength and resistance to thermal fatigue. On the mechanical side, H13 Bars demonstrate remarkable tensile strength, superb hot hardness, and solid dimensional stability, guaranteeing reliable performance under harsh operating conditions.
| 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 selecting Tool and Die Steel H13 bars, take into account aspects like hardness, resistance to heat, resistance to wear, toughness, machinability, and the particular demands of the application, such as temperature and load conditions.
Tool and Die Steel H13 bars provide only modest resistance to corrosion because of their high alloy content, yet they remain vulnerable to rust in demanding conditions. Boosting their corrosion resistance may call for extra surface treatments such as coating or routine maintenance to guard against deterioration.
These H13 Bars are broadly employed across industries that require materials able to withstand recurring heating and cooling cycles. Common uses include die-casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools, hot shear blades, and injection molds. Their outstanding resistance to thermal fatigue makes them especially well-suited for hot work operations. H13 Bars are widely applied in the automotive, aerospace, and tool-making sectors, where precision, strength, and heat resistance are critical. Their distinctive blend of toughness and wear resistance ensures a long service life and reliable performance, even in the harshest environments.
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