Aung Metals, a well-respected manufacturer and supplier located in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, specializes in high-quality Tool and Die Steel H13 Bars. These bars are celebrated for their outstanding toughness, heat resistance, and strength. Designed specifically for tough industrial and tooling tasks, they deliver remarkable performance even under intense thermal and mechanical stress. Aung Metals utilizes cutting-edge manufacturing methods and rigorous quality controls to uphold international standards of excellence. Their Tool and Die Steel H13 Bars are highly regarded for their durability, hardness, and stability, making them perfect for a variety of hot and cold work applications in today’s industries.
The composition of Tool and Die Steel H13 Bars includes chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and carbon, which together create a fantastic balance of toughness, wear resistance, and heat resistance. The high chromium content boosts hardness and corrosion resistance, while molybdenum and vanadium enhance strength and resistance to thermal fatigue. In terms of mechanics, H13 Bars showcase impressive tensile strength, excellent hot hardness, and good dimensional stability, ensuring dependable performance in extreme working 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 choosing Tool and Die Steel H13 bars, consider factors such as hardness, heat resistance, wear resistance, toughness, machinability, and the specific requirements of the application, including temperature and load conditions.
Tool and Die Steel H13 bars offer limited corrosion resistance due to their high alloy content, but they can still be susceptible to rusting in harsh environments. To improve corrosion resistance, they may require additional surface treatments like coating or regular maintenance to prevent degradation.
Tool and Die Steel H13 bars are primarily designed for tooling and high-temperature applications. While strong, they are not ideal for structural applications due to their specific properties tailored for manufacturing tools.
These H13 Bars are widely utilized in industries that demand materials capable of enduring repeated heating and cooling cycles. Typical applications include die-casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools, hot shear blades, and injection molds. Their remarkable resistance to thermal fatigue makes them particularly suited for hot work operations. H13 Bars find extensive use in the automotive, aerospace, and tool-making sectors, where precision, strength, and heat resistance are essential. Their unique combination of toughness and wear resistance guarantees a long service life and consistent performance, even in the most challenging environments.






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