Tool Steel H13

Tool Steel H13

Toughness, Wear Resistance, Versatility

Tool Steel H13 is a chromium-molybdenum hot-work steel known for its excellent combination of toughness, wear resistance, and thermal fatigue strength. Designed to withstand repeated thermal cycles, H13 maintains dimensional stability and hardness even under extreme heat and mechanical stress.

This alloy is widely used for molds, dies, and tooling applications that require high performance and long service life. Its ability to retain strength and resist cracking under severe working conditions makes it a preferred choice for die casting, extrusion, and injection molding industries.

Applications

  • Mold and Die Making:

    Tool Steel H13 is extensively used in die casting, extrusion, and injection molding processes. Its high thermal conductivity and resistance to heat checking make it ideal for molds, dies, and inserts that experience high temperature fluctuations.

  • Aerospace:

    Tool Steel H13 finds applications in the aerospace industry for engine tooling, turbine molds, and precision hot-work parts, where both heat resistance and toughness are crucial.

  • Automotive and Industrial Tooling:

    In the automotive sector, H13 is used for forging dies, forming tools, and precision inserts that demand durability and dimensional accuracy under mechanical load.

  • Tooling and Molds:

    Owing to its wear resistance and hardness, 17-4PH is ideal for injection molds, dies, and high-performance tooling that undergo repeated stress and temperature cycles.

  • Defense and Military:

    Due to its strength, wear resistance, and toughness, H13 is suitable for tooling, dies, and high-stress components used in defense manufacturing and weapon systems.

  • Energy Sector:

    Material Tool Steel H13 is employed in power generation and oil & gas applications, including hot-forming dies and tooling for high-temperature environments, ensuring long tool life and consistent performance.

Technical Information

Property Value
Tensile Strength ~1,200 MPa
Yield Strength ~1,000 MPa
Elongation 10 – 15%
Hardness 50 – 55
Density ~7.8 g/cm³
Operating Temperature Up to 600°C
Thermal Conductivity 25 W/m·K
Heat Treatment Hardened and tempered
Modulus of Elasticity ~210 GPa
Corrosion Resistance Moderate (improves with surface coating)
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