H13 die steel is a versatile chromium-molybdenum hot work steel that is wide utilized in hot work and cold work tooling applications. the hot hardness (hot strength) of H13 resists thermal fatigue cracking that happens as a result of cyclic heating and cooling cycles in hot work tooling applications. due to its glorious combination of high toughness and resistance to thermal fatigue cracking (also referred to as heat checking) H13 is used for more hot work tooling applications than any other tool steel.
Because of its high toughness and very good stability in heat treatment, H13 is additionally utilized in a variety of cold work tooling applications. In these applications, H13 provides higher hardenability (through hardening in large section thicknesses) and higher wear resistance than common alloy steels such as 4140.
Also available as Electro-Slag-Remelted (ESR) and Vacuum-Arc-Remelted (VAR) products as well. The remelting processes provide improved chemical homogeneity, refinement of inorganic compound size, and also the associated enhancements in mechanical properties and fatigue properties.
APPLICATIONS: Inserts, cores, and cavities for die casting dies, die casting shot sleeves, stamping dies, extrusion dies, and plastic mould cavities and elements that need high toughness and glorious polishability.
