Al Summan Metals, a trusted manufacturer and supplier based in Dubai, UAE, focuses on producing top-grade Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars that are engineered for accuracy and long-lasting performance. These bars are known for their remarkable hardness and refined grain structure, which makes them ideal for uses that require strong wear resistance and straightforward machining. Al Summan Metals guarantees that their W1 Bars comply with international quality standards by employing advanced processing methods and strict quality control practices. Commonly used in tool-making and a range of industrial applications, these Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars provide dependable performance, outstanding strength, and an extended service life, even under demanding conditions.
The main components of Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars consist mainly of high carbon, together with modest quantities of manganese and silicon, all of which help deliver their impressive hardness, edge retention, and machinability. This steel offers high tensile strength and can be readily hardened in water, producing a fine, consistent grain structure. From a mechanical standpoint, W1 Bars exhibit exceptional wear resistance and compressive strength, which makes them well suited for jobs demanding accurate cutting, shaping, and forming.
| 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 | – |
W1 Tool and Die Steel bars can be recycled, which lessens their environmental footprint. That said, manufacturing them requires energy-heavy processes. Adopting sustainable approaches—like incorporating recycled materials and greener production techniques—can make them more environmentally friendly.
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars do not offer strong corrosion resistance, since they are high-carbon steels. Exposure to moisture can cause them to rust, so they need proper upkeep, like coating or routine oiling, to guard against corrosion.
These W1 Bars are frequently employed to manufacture cutting tools, knives, chisels, punches, dies, and reamers, where superior hardness and edge retention are essential. Their capacity to hold sharpness and structural integrity across repeated use makes them well suited to both hand tools and machine tools. Beyond this, they are used in woodworking, metalworking, and general engineering. Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars are especially preferred for their combination of toughness, easy sharpening, and outstanding wear resistance, making them a leading pick in precision tool-making operations.
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