Tool steel. SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH Distributions GmbH. Eupener Str. 70 D Düsseldorf

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1 Tool steel SCHOLZ BICKENBACH Distributions GmbH Eupener Str. 7 D-49 Düsseldorf

2 Werkzeugstahl_GB.qxd:Layout :14 Uhr Seite Customized quality-tested tool steel solutions High-performance tool steels for every type of application It is not only our clients diverse requirements that have contributed to our company becoming one We offer a complete service spectrum ranging stringent quality demands made in the fields of from production and processing to distribution. mechanical engineering and by the automotive industry. of the world s largest producers, processors and Distinguished by their purity and homogeneity, distributors of long products made from specialty the high-quality tool steels we produce are Our finely tuned range of services offers you manufactured in our most modern plants the advantage of always receiving quality- located in Witten, Siegen, Krefeld and Hagen. tested steel products from a single source The15 years of experience in steel production worldwide. and our lead in continuous casting technology Through our extensive distribution network, has placed us in a highly advantageous position. we ensure that any business can be supplied As an international distribution company, we with the suitable steel at whatever location. steel, but also our longstanding tradition spanning over 15 years. Today we are in a position to supply nearly the entire range of tool steels obtainable in the most diverse qualities and sizes and, with source steel from our own production units This even applies to small lot production. more than 7, items in stock, short term delivery is a priority. or on the best possible terms globally through Extensive processing is a further service we external suppliers. Our longstanding cooperation offer. This spans from simple saw-cuts to Our extensive product portfolio is supplemented by a comprehensive with renowned steel producers ensures constant machining very close tolerances. When it service program. This includes advisory services, wide-range quality standards. comes to fixed lengths and end machining, processing and logistic solutions which offer maximum flexibility At SCHOLZ BICKENBACH, these manufacturers as well as the steels they from start to finish. we make it our business to supply you with virtually everything which is technically feasible. produce are subject to continuous controls To respond to your requirements even more efficiently and to let you benefit increasingly from our know-how of local and international in order to guarantee the highest standards are Whether a country s specific steel standards met on an ongoing basis. We take this to the or customized special materials for crucial point that we certify our producers together components are concerned, you can be with you. assured that SCHOLZ markets, we are constantly expanding our distribution network. As BICKENBACH is the competent business partner for every steel a result, we are located in all the significant worldwide markets to service your needs. In this manner every single one of our highgrade solution and this includes supplying you with and engineering steels fulfils the most your ready-to-install workpiece. 3

3 Werkzeugstahl_GB.qxd:Layout :14 Uhr Seite 3 Electroslag Workpiece in a remelting furnace plasma nitriding (ESR furnace) plant Our technology and experience your guarantors for premium quality Custom remelting Tailor-made heat treatment The purity and homogeneity of our hot-work With tool steels having to satisfy especially The integration of the previous Thyssen A bonus for our clients tool steels stems from producing them in our high levels of toughness, homogeneity hardening shops into the hardening sector of Through the use of a special precision- modern steelworks. We fulfil our clients' pre- and purity standards, DEUTSCHE DEUTSCHE EDELSTAHLWERKE group has hardening process developed by us, we defined demands by means of precision EDELSTAHLWERKE has five electroslag enabled us to build on decades of tradition are in the position to reduce the deformation alloying and using process specifications for remelting furnaces (ESRs) and one vacuum- in all fields of heat treatment. From a practical of small components such as guide strips melting, shaping and heat treatment. arc remelting furnace (VAR) at their disposal. point of view, we are now able to manufacture to a minimum. products using the complete production chain The tool steels produced by DEUTSCHE The decision as to which process and furnace starting with steel production, via pre-machining EDELSTAHLWERKE are melted in 13-ton to use is predetermined by the desired quality to refining through to heat treatment. Our one- electric arc furnaces. A subsequent analytical the remelted steel should have. Electroslag stop solution is invaluable for the world's most fine-tuning is carried out in a ladle furnace, remelting (ESR) produces noticeably refined important markets and facilitates the fulfilment followed by vacuum degassing of the steel sulfidic purity in comparison to unremelted of the most discerning tool quality prerequisites. just before casting. steel. To improve oxidic purity, vacuum-arc remelting (VAR) is employed. In our hardening shops across the continents, In order to cast the metallurgically treated we have vacuum-tempering furnaces, inert molten metal, two processes can be applied gas plants and plasma-nitriding plants for depending on the required size of the final thermo-chemical treatments at our disposal. product. Usually a bow-type and optimized Thanks to computer-controlled process flows, vertical continuous casting method is used, the reproducibility of a heat treatment is but for large forging sizes, ingot casting is guaranteed at any time from the initial employed. inspection of incoming shipments through to the final heat-treated product. 4 5

4 THYRODUR 173 THYRODUR 67 C45U C.45 Si. n.7 Cr6 C 1. Si. n.35 Cr 1.5 Shell-hardenable steel featuring hard surface and tough core. Oil-hardenable grade with low hardening depth, wear-resistant. AISI 145 AISI L1 / L3 AFNOR YC6 Components for tools (e.g. base plates for plastic moulds and pressure casting moulds). Also suitable for hand tools, pliers and agricultural tools of all kinds Furnace max. 7 Stress-relief annealing C approx Cooling Furnace 8 83 Water 57 Tempering C 3 35 HRC at C 35 7 W/(m K) Cold pilger rolls and jaws, thread cutting tools, gauges, mandrels, wood and paper processing tools, cold extrusion and spinning tools, flanging rolls, shear and rotary shear blades Furnace max. 5 Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace Oil or 64 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C 8 7 Ac 1b.4 F C A C o K/min 5 o K/min 1.5 o K/min B S Hardness 675 HV

5 THYRODUR 8 X1Cr1 C. Si.3 n.3 Cr 1. THYROPLAST 83 X4Cr14 C.4 Cr % ledeburitic chromium tool steel with extreme wear resistance. AISI D3 AFNOR ZC1 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Cutting tools for sheets up to 4 mm thickness, trimming dies, blanking dies for paper and plastics, shear blades and rotary shear blades for sheet thicknesses up to mm, drawing and deep-drawing tools. Woodworking tools, stone pressing tools, pressure pads and highly wear-resistant plastic moulds, profile rolls. Corrosion-resistant, good polishability. We recommend the use of THYROPLAST 83 SUPRA (ESR) for the highest demands on polishability. AISI AFNOR Z4C14 at C m/(m K) Annealed m/(m K) Quenched and tempered at C W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered oulds for the processing of glass and corrosive plastics Furnace max Furnace max. 3 Stress-relief annealing C approx Cooling Furnace Oil Air (up to 3 mm thickness) Oil or 56 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C Ac 1b A C F C B S Hardness HV Temperature in C 9 = 845 C Ac 1b = 79 C 35 7 A C K P F C S 579 Hardness HV Time in h

6 THYROPLAST 85 THYROPLAST 1 X33CrS16 C.33 Cr 16. S.5 Ni.5 1nCr5 C.1 n 1.3 Cr 1. Pre-hardened corrosion-resistant mould frame steel, hardness in as-delivered condition of 8 to 35 HB. Improved machinability in comparison to THYROPLAST 316. AISI ~F ould frames, components, plastic moulds Furnace max Oil 48 Tempering C HRC Case hardening steel, good polishability, suitable for cold hobbing. AISI ~P at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) irror-finished plastic moulds and guide pins Furnace max. 1 Carburizing C Intermediate Hardening C Quenching Surface hardness annealing C after quenching HRC Oil or saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in C A K S K P Ac 1b Temperature in C S A 5 F B P Ac 3 Ac 1 Hardness HV Hardness 171 HV Time in h 11 1 Time in h

7 THYRODUR 1 (115CrV3) C 1. Cr.7 V.1 CorroPlast 94 C.5 n 1.3 S.15 Cr 1.5 Additions Wear resistant chromium-vanadium alloyoed cold-work steel. AISI L CorroPlast is a new corrosion-resistant steel for plastic moulding, featuring extremely good machinability at a supplied hardness of approx. 3 HB. The reduced carbon content endows CorroPlast with excellent welding properties. at C m/(m K) at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) at C W/(m K) Piercing dies, guide rods, twist drills, ejector pins and wood chisels Furnace max. Stress-relief annealing C approx Cooling Furnace Density at C kg/dm odulus of elasticity at C Pa Oil: < 15 mm Ø Water: > 15 mm Ø 64 Tempering C HRC Typical mechanical properties Base plates, mould bases and plastic moulds with standard requirements on polishability, as well as being resistant to condensation and cooling water. in as-delivered condition Yield stress Tensile strength Elongation at Reduction of area diameter in Pa in Pa fracture in % at fracture in % in mm Ø Rp, min. Rm A min. Z min Temperature in o C (.4 K/min) Ac 1b (.4 K/min) A C A 9 P K/min 1.5 K/min B 4 5 S RA = Hardness HV achinability of X33CrS16 and CorroPlast in % (hardness 35 HB) Roughing X33CrS16 % CorroPlast 14 % 5 Finishing milling Grinding X33CrS16 % CorroPlast 135 % X33CrS16 % CorroPlast 135 % Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO Drilling Thread cutting X33CrS16 % CorroPlast 15 % X33CrS16 % CorroPlast 14 % 1 13

8 THYROPLAST 311 4Crno7 C,35.4 Si n,8 1.5 Cr Cr 5, 1.9oo 1,.V,85 THYROPLAST 31 4CrnNioS8-6 1) C.4 n 1.5 Cr 1.9 o. S.5 Pre-hardened plastic mould steel, hardness in as-delivered condition 8 to 35 HB. Good machinability, suitable for texturing, better polishability than THYROPLAST 31. Quenched and tempered plastic mould steel with a hardness of 8 to 35 HB in as-delivered condition. Improved machinability in comparison to THYROPLAST 311. Polishable. AISI P AISI PS at C m/(m K) Annealed m/(m K) Quenched and tempered at C m/(m K) Annealed m/(m K) Quenched and tempered at C W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered at C W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Plastic moulds, mould frames for plastic moulds and pressure casting moulds and recipient sleeves Furnace max Oil or 51 saltbath, 18 C Plastic moulds, mould frames for plastic and pressure casting moulds, recipient sleeves, bases for cutting tools, brake dies and tool holders Furnace max Oil or 51 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC Tempering C HRC Temperature in C 8 7 Ac 1b A C P S B Hardness HV Time in h Temperature in C 8 7 Ac 1b A C P S B Hardness HV Time in h Tempering temperature in C 1 S can be raised between.5 and.1 % whereas Ni can be left out completely

9 THYROPLAST 316 XCro16 C.36 Cr 16. o 1. THYROTHER approx. X35CroV5-1 (EK) C.35 Si.3 n.3 S <.3 Cr 5. o 1.35 V.45 Increased corrosion resistance in comparison to THYROPLAST 83, good polishability. Usually this steel grade is supplied in a quenched and tempered condition with a working hardness of approx. 3 HB. Good high-temperature strength with improved toughness. Good thermal conductivity and insusceptibility to hot cracking. Can be water-cooled to a limited extent. AISI mod at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) oulds for processing plastics with corrosive reactions Furnace max Oil or 49 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Hot-work steel for general-purpose use which is particularly suitable for applications involving high flexural stresses due to its outstanding toughness: extrusion tools for processing light metals diecasting tools for processing light metals Furnace max Oil or 53 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in C Ac 1b 8 7 F C A C S Hardness HV Time in h Temperature in C 8 Ac 1b 7 A C F C S 1 B Hardness HV

10 THYROTHER 3 THYROTHER 3 X37CroV5-1 C. Si 1. Cr 5.3 o 1.3 V.4 High hot tensile strength and toughness with good thermal conductivity and insusceptibility to hot cracking. Can be water-cooled to a limited extent. AISI H11 AFNOR ZCDV5 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Hot-work steel for universal use. Pressure casting dies and metal extrusion tools for processing light metals, forging dies, mandrels. oulds, screws and barrels for plastic processing, shrink rings, hot-shear blades. Besides applications typical for hot-work steels, this grade is mainly used for ejector pins, tool holders and shrink fit chucks. We recommend the use of THYROTHER 3 EFS SUPRA (ESR) for the highest demands Furnace max Air, oil or saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in C F C Ac 1b A C B 3 S Hardness HV Time in h 7 High-temperature strength Creep process Tensile strength R m and. creep limit R p. in Pa R m R p Z 4 6 Test temperature in C Area reduction at fracture Z in % 1% creep limit Creep rupture strength 5 o C 5 o C 4 55 o C 55 o C 5 Strain in Pa o C 6 o C QT strength: 1 Pa Strain duration in hr 18 19

11 THYROTHER 4 X4CroV5-1 C.4 Si 1. Cr 5.3 o 1.4 V 1. THYROTHER 4 High hot-wear resistance and hot tensile strength as well as good toughness, thermal conductivity and insusceptibility to hotcracking. Can be water-cooled to a limited extent. AISI H13 AFNOR Z4CDV5 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Besides applications typical for hot-work steels, this grade is mainly used for ejector pins, tool holders and shrink fit chucks Furnace max Air, oil or saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in C Ac 1b 7 FC 3 A C S 1 B Hardness HV Time in h 7 High-temperature strength Creep process Tensile strength R m and. creep limit R p. in Pa R m R p Z Area reduction at fracture Z in % 4 6 Test temperature in C 1% creep limit Creep rupture strength 5 o C 55 o C 5 o C 55 o C 5 Strain in Pa o C 6 o C QT strength: 1 Pa Strain duration in hr 1

12 THYRODUR 36 (~X48CroV8-1-1) C.5 Si 1. n.35 Cr 7.3 o 1.5 V.5 THYRODUR 363 XCroV5 C 1. Si.3 n.5 Cr 5. o.95 V. THYRODUR 36 is a 7 % chromium steel that derives its high wear resistance from a balanced combination of the alloying elements. The medium V concentration of.5 % generates a sufficiently high hardenability combined with high toughness, even at comparatively low operating temperatures below RT. High dimensional stability during heat treatment. High wear resistance and toughness. AISI A AFNOR ZCDV5 This grade is especially suitable for use with chipper knives, blade holders, veneer slicing blades, blade inserts, billet-shear blades and reinforcements. All require a combination of high hardness and toughness as do large cold extrusion tools of complex geometry. at C 35 7 W/(m K) Furnace max. 4 Cutting tools, rolls, shear blades, cold pilger mandrels, cold stamping tools and moulds for processing plastics. Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace 8 84 Furnace max Air, oil or 6 61 saltbath, 55 C Tempering C HRC Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace Air, oil or 63 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C A C P Ac 1b 3 B S Hardness 5 HV Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO

13 THYROTHER 365 3CroV1-8 C.3 Cr 3. o.8 V.5 THYROTHER 365 Good high-temperature strength and tempering resistance, good thermal conductivity, can be water-cooled, suitable for hobbing. AISI H1 AFNOR 3CDV1-8 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Heavy-metal inner linings, extrusion rams, piercing mandrels, die inserts, heavy-metal diecasting tools. We recommend the use of THYROTHER 365 EFS SUPRA (ESR) for the highest demands Furnace max Oil or 5 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C Ac 1b 8 7 P 78 A C S B Hardness HV High-temperature strength Creep process Tensile strength R m and. creep limit R p. in Pa R m R p Z Area reduction at fracture Z in % 4 6 Test temperature in C 1% creep limit Creep rupture strength 5 o C 55 o C 5 o C 55 o C 5 Strain in Pa o C 6 o C QT strength: 1 Pa Strain duration in hr 4 5

14 THYROTHER 367 ~XCroV5-3 C.37 Cr 5. o 3. V.6 THYROTHER 367 Good high-temperature strength and tempering resistance, high hardenability, low tendency to deformation. at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Forging dies, diecasting moulds, heavy-metal inner linings, profiling dies and mandrels. We recommend the use of THYROTHER 367 EFS SUPRA (ESR) for the highest demands Furnace max Air, oil or 57 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C Ac 1b P 7 5 A C S Hardness HV High-temperature strength Tensile strength R m and. creep limit R p. in Pa R m R p, Z 4 6 Test temperature in C Area reduction at fracture Z in % Creep process % creep limit Creep rupture strength 5 o C 55 o C 5 o C 55 o C 5 Strain in Pa o C 6 o C QT strength: 1 Pa Strain duration in hr 6 7

15 THYRODUR 379 X153CroV1 C 1.55 Si.3 n.35 Cr 1. o.75 V.9 THYRODUR % ledeburitic chromium steel. Combines maximum wear resistance, good toughness, outstanding cutting edge retention and tempering resistance. It can be nitrided after special heat treatment. AISI D AFNOR Z16CDV1 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Deburring tools, thread-rolling rolls and dies, cold extrusion tools, cutting and stamping tools for sheet thicknesses up to 6 mm, precision cutting tools up to 1 mm. Cold pilger mandrels, circular-shear blades, deep-drawing tools, pressure pads and highly wear-resistant plastic moulds Furnace max. 5 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling 65 7 Furnace 15 Air, oil or 63 saltbath, 5 55 C Special heat treatment Air, oill or 61 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C (three times) HRC Tempering C HRC Hardening temperature: 13 C (.4 /min) Hardening temperature: 18 C Temperature in C A C Ac 1b (.4 /min) 5 P /min 5 /min.5 /min 1.5 /min.4 /min Temperature in o C A C 1 3 P 95 Ac 1b 3 3 S Hardness HV S Hardness 488 HV Time in h Tempering temperature in C

16 THYRODUR 436 X1CrW1 C.1 Si.35 n.35 Cr 1. W.7 THYRODUR 51 (ncrw4) C.95 Si. n 1.1 Cr.6 V.1 W.6 1 % ledeburitic chromium steel with very high wear resistance and cutting edge retention as well as improved hardenability in comparison to THYRODUR 8. AISI ~D6 AFNOR Z1CW1-1 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Heavy-duty blanking dies for cutting transformer and dynamo sheets up to mm thickness as well as for paper and plastics, deep-drawing tools, drawing dies and mandrels, shear blades, stone pressing tools Furnace max. 5 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling 65 7 Furnace Air, oil or 64 saltbath, 5 55 C Good cutting edge retention, high hardenability and dimensional stability during heat treatment. AISI O1 AFNOR 9WCV5 at C 35 7 W/(m K) Blanking and stamping dies for cutting sheets up to 6 mm thickness, threading tools, drills, broaches, gauges, measuring tools, plastic moulds, shear blades, guide rails Furnace max. 3 Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace 78 8 Oil or 64 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C 3 4 HRC Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C A C F C 5 9 Ac 1b Temperature in o C A C F C 95 9 B H.T. Ac 3 3 B 3 S Hardness 85 HV S Hardness HV Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO

17 THYRODUR 55 6WCrV8 C.6 Si.6 n.35 Cr 1.1 V. W. Impact-resistant oil-hardenable steel, characterized by very good toughness in combination with high hardenability. AISI ~S1 AFNOR 55WC at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Blanking dies for cutting sheets up to 1 mm thickness, trimming and splitting dies, cold piercing punches, preforming punches, shear blades, chipping knives, pneumatic chisels, coining tools, cold shear blades, ejectors Furnace max. 5 Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace 87 9 Oil or 6 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C 9 8 Ac 1b 7 A C K 5 K/min.5 K/min 5 1 K/min 1.5 K/min 4 B 3 S RA = Hardness 15 3 HV F C

18 THYROTHER 1 THYROTHER 1 X3WCrV9-3 C.3 Cr.6 V.4 W 8.5 High temperature strength and hot-wear resistance. Cannot be water-cooled. at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Extrusion dies, pressure casting dies for heavy metals, small die inserts Furnace max Oil or 5 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in C Ac 1b 8 FC A C 1,5 /min,16,33 1,4,7 4, 7,1 1 /min 5 /min,5 /min,4 /min 4 S B retained austenite in % Hardness 473 HV High-temperature strength Tensile strength R m and. creep limit R p. in Pa Rm Rp, Z 4 6 Test temperature in C Area reduction at fracture Z in % 7 Creep process 8 6 1% creep limit Creep rupture strength 5 o C 5 o C 5 Strain in Pa o C 6 o C 55 o C 6 o C QT strength: 1 Pa Strain duration in hr 35

19 THYRODUR 79 C <. o 5. Ni 18. Co 1. Ti 1. (X3NiCooTi18-9-5) Non-deforming, precipitation hardening, high yield point and tensile strength combined with good toughness. AISI 18AR3 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Casings for cold extrusion tools, cutting and punching tools, pressure casting dies for light metals and plastic moulds of intricate design Water max. Precipitation temperature C Attainable hardness HRC 49 / 6 h / (Air) approx. 55 Precipitation Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO Tensile strength Rm and. yield stress Rp. in Pa R m R p Ageing temperature in C 36 37

20 THYROTHER NiCroV7 C.56 Cr 1.1 o.5 Ni 1.7 V.1 THYROTHER 714 Tough die steel with high tempering resistance and good through-hardening properties. This grade is usually supplied in annealed condition or quenched and tempered to a working hardness of 37 to 41 HB (round) or 355 to 4 HB (square, flat). AISI ~L6 AFNOR 55NCDV7 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Standard steel for forging dies of all kinds, press dies, extrusion dies, retainer plates, armoured trim dies, hot-shear blades and tool holders Furnace max Oil 86 9 Air 56 Tempering C after quenching in oil HRC in air HRC Temperature in o C 1 1 Cooling curves for round bar cores with 5, and mm dia. on oil hardening (,4 K/min) Ac 1b (,4 K/min) P A C 1 5,5 1,5,8,4, K/min 5,,91 1,8, 5,4 4 5 mm Dmr. B S Hardness RA = HV High-temperature strength Creep process Tensile strength R m and. creep limit R p. in Pa R m R p Z 4 6 Test temperature in C Area reduction at fracture Z in % 1% creep limit Creep rupture strength 5 o C 5 o C 5 Air Oil Strain in Pa o C 6 o C 55 o C 6 o C QT strength: 1 Pa Strain duration in hr 39

21 THYRODUR 71 (5NiCr13) C.55 Si.5 n.45 Cr 1. Ni 3.1 THYROPLAST 7 4CrnNio8-6-4 C.4 n 1.5 Cr 1.9 Ni 1. o. Air or oil-hardenable steel with good machinability and high toughness. at C 35 7 W/(m K) Cold heading dies, hobbers, cutlery dies, reinforcements and pelleters Furnace max. 5 Stress-relief annealing C approx. 6 Cooling Furnace Oil or 59 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC Pre-hardened plastic mould steel, 8 to 35 HB hardness in as-delivered condition. Good machinability, suitable for texturing, improved through hardening in comparison to THYROPLAST 711, good polishability. AISI PNi at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Large plastic moulds with deep engravings and intensive impacts on the core. THYROPLAST 7 is the logical development of THYROPLAST 311, a pre-hardened plastic mould steel for use in large moulds, which also have to display high core strength. The additional nickel content of 1 % increases hardening. THYROPLAST 7 is a micro-alloyed, vacuum-degassed steel with the following excellent features: good machinability, outstanding polishability, good texturing properties Furnace max Polymer or oil 51 Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C 8 7 A Ac 1b ,5 K/min K 1 K 5 K/min 1.5 K/min.4 K/min B S 3 45 Hardness 1 HV F C Temperature in C 8 7 Ac 1b 99 6 P 4 1 A C S B Hardness HV Time in h Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO

22 THYROPLAST 764 (X19NiCro4) C.19 Cr 1.3 o. Ni 4.1 THYRODUR NiCro16 C.45 Si.5 n.35 Cr 1.4 o. Ni 4. Case-hardening steel, high core strength, good polishability. AISI ~P1 at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Highly stressed plastic moulds, tool holders for cutter picks. Furnace max. 5 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling 6 Furnace Carburizing C Intermediate Hardening C Quenching Hardness after annealing C quenching HRC Oil or saltbath, 18 C Air 56 Tempering C after oil hardening HRC after air hardening HRC High hardenability and toughness, highly suitable for polishing, texturing and ED machining. We recommend the use of THYRODUR 767 (ESR) for extreme demands. AISI 6F3 at C m/(m K) Annealed m/(m K) Quenched and tempered at C W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Cutlery dies, cutting tools for thick material, billet-shear blades, drawing jaws, massive embossing and bending tools, plastic moulds, sheathings Furnace max. 6 Stress-relief annealing C approx Cooling Furnace Air, oil or 56 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C Ac 3 (.4 K/min) Ac 1 (.4 K/min) F 3 35 P A K/min.4 K/min. K/min 1.5 K/min S B K/min % % 1 RA = Hardness 5 HV Temperature in o C A C (traces) P (.4 K/min) Ac 1b (.4 K/min) K/min 5 K/min 1.5 K/min 1 K/min.5 K/min.4 K/min. K/min 4 3 B S RA = Hardness HV Oil 5 Air 5 Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO

23 THYROTHER 787 / 787 SUPRA PLAST 3 X3CrNi17 C. Si.4 n.5 Cr 16.5 Ni 1.7 C. n.8 Cr 1.7 Ni.5 o.4 Heat treatable, corrosion-resistant, non-scaling hot-work steel. at C m/(m K) Heat-treated mould steel with improved quenching and tempering properties in comparison to 1.7. Good machinability, polishable, weldable and can easily be textured. PLAST 3 is either available at a hardness of 8 35 HB or HB. This grade offers substantial improvements, especially for building larger and complex moulds. Specific modifications of the grade's components as well as additional smelting and secondary metallurgy ensure PLAST 3's outstanding properties. at C W/(m K) 5. at C m/(m K) Tools for glass processing. We recommend the use of THYROTHER 787 SUPRA for the highest demands Furnace max Oil or 47 saltbath, C Tempering C After quenching in oil HRC at C 35 7 W/(m K) PLAST 3 is highly suitable for large-format plastic injection and extrusion moulds with deep engraving and high demands on core strength, such as with bumpers, tailgates, fenders, spoilers, instrument panels and TV housings to name a few. At a supplied hardness of HB, maximum wear resistance is guaranteed Furnace max Polymer or oil 51 Tempering C HRC Temperature in C Ac 3 =79 C Ac 1 =75 C.1.5 C/s.9 HV1 1 6 artensite ,3 516,1 449,3 49, 367, Time in s

24 THYRODUR 86 (6nSiCr4) C.63 Si.8 n 1.1 Cr.3 THYRODUR 8 9nCrV8 C.9 Si. n. Cr.4 V.1 High toughness and good resilience in tempered condition. Good cutting edge retention, dimensionally stable during heat treatment. AISI S4 AISI O AFNOR 9V8 at C 35 7 W/(m K) at C m/(m K) Spring collets, shear blades and trimming dies Furnace max. Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace 8 86 Oil or 61 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC at C 35 7 W/(m K) Tool steel for universal use, trimming tools, cutting and stamping tools for sheet up to 6 mm, cutting dies, thread-cutting tools, reamers, gauges, measuring tools, plastic moulds, shear blades, guide strips and ejector pins Furnace max. Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace 79 8 Oil or 64 saltbath, 18 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C 9 Ac 3 8 F Ac F C A /min B 15 Bainite in % 3 S Residual austenite in % Hardness HV Temperature in C 9 8 (.4 K/min) 7 Ac 1b (.4 K/min) P 6 95 A C K/min.5 K/min B 5 K/min 1.5 K/min S Hardness 575 HV 1 RA = Time in h Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO

25 THYROTHER 885 THYROTHER 885 X3CroCoV3-3-3 C.3 Cr 3. o.8 V.5 Co 3. Cr-o-Co alloyed hot-work steel with high resistance to thermal fatigue and high-temperature strength. AISI ~H1A at C m/(m K) at C 35 7 W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Diecasting tools, hot-pressing tools, extrusion tools, mainly for heavy metals Furnace max Air, oil or saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Temperature in o C S A C B 97 P Ac 1b Hardness 41 HV Creep process % creep limit Creep rupture strength 5 o C 55 o C 5 o C 55 o C 5 Strain in Pa o C 6 o C QT strength: 1 Pa Strain duration in hr 48 49

26 THYRODUR 99 C 1. Si.9 Cr 8. o 1.6 V 1.6 (~XCroV8-1-1) THYROTHER X45oCrV C.45 Si.3 n.3 Cr 3. o 5. V 1. Newly developed ledeburitic cold-work steel with high hardness, good toughness and high tempering resistance combined with high wear resistance. aximum high-temperature strength, good high-temperature wear resistance with high thermal conductivity over the entire range of service temperatures. at C m/(m K) at C m/(m K) at C RT W/(m K) Cutting and punching tools including precision cutting tools, threading dies and rolls, rotary-shear blades, cold pilger mandrels, pressure pads and plastic moulds, cold-forming and deep-drawing dies, woodworking tools and cold rolls. at C 35 7 W/(m K) Annealed W/(m K) Quenched and tempered Die inserts and high-speed forging tools exposed to severe wear stresses, heavy metal die casting, hot-work tools for the use at highest temperatures Furnace max Furnace max. 3 Stress-relief annealing C approx. 65 Cooling Furnace 13 1) 18 ) Air, oil or 64 saltbath, 5 55 C 17 1 Oil or 57 saltbath, 5 55 C Tempering C HRC Tempering C ) HRC ) HRC Temperature in o C Ac1e Ac1b A K P Temperature in o C A C S B 3 F C 15 P Ac 1b s K Hardness HV Hardening 13 C/ Hardening 18 C Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO

27 THYRAPID 3 (HS ) C 1.35 Cr 4.1 o.8 V 3.8 W 1. Co 4.8 THYRAPID 37 HS C 1.3 Cr 4.1 o 3.5 V 3.3 W 9.5 Co 1. High-performance high-speed steel featuring an extremely good cutting edge retention and wear resistance due to its high vanadium content. A high cobalt content contributes to a high red hardness and tempering resistance. AISI ~T15 achining of hard materials which wear cutting edges such as highly quenched and tempered chromiumnickel grades and non-ferrous metals, mother-of-pearl, paper, hard rubber, synthetic resins, marble, slate and the like. Ideally suited for turning and finishing tools, forming tools of all kinds, heavy-duty milling cutters and automatic lathes Furnace max. 8 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling Furnace 1st nd and 3rd Hardening 1 C Quenching Tempering C Hardness after pre-heating C pre-heating C tempering HRC up to approx. 4 in an air-circulating furnace a) a) Saltbath, at least C three times b) 85 and 15 b) Oil c) Air High-speed steel of superlative performance combining optimal cutting-edge retention, high-temperature strength and toughness on account of its composition. AISI ~T AFNOR Z13WKCDV Universally applicable for roughing and finishing where maximum tool life is required and for automatic lathes where wear is caused by large batch production. Also for all kinds of cutting tools and milling cutters exposed to exceedingly high stresses Furnace max. 3 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling Furnace 1st nd and 3rd Hardening 1 C Quenching Tempering C Hardness after pre-heating C pre-heating C tempering HRC up to approx. 4 in an air-circulating furnace a) a) Saltbath, at least C three times b) 85 and 15 b) Oil 57 c) Air 1 For cold-forming tools with a complex geometry, a hardening temperature at the lower end of the quoted range is recommended. The stated hardening temperatures apply to saltbath hardening only. For vacuum hardening, we suggest a reduction of 1 C to 3 C. 1 For cold-forming tools with a complex geometry, a hardening temperature at the lower end of the quoted range is recommended. The stated hardening temperatures apply to saltbath hardening only. For vacuum hardening, we suggest a reduction of 1 C to 3 C. Reference numbers in brackets are not standardized in EN ISO

28 THYRAPID 343 HS C.9 Cr 4.1 o 5. V 1.9 W 6.4 Co 4.8 THYRAPID 345 HS6-5--5S C.9 Cr 4.1 o 5. V 1.9 W 6.4 Co 4.8 S.1 The cobalt content in this high-performance high-speed steel results in high red hardness and tempering resistance. As a consequence, this grade is particularly suitable for conditions involving thermal stresses and discontinuous cutting. Under the name THYRAPID 345, AISI 35 S and material number 1.345, this steel grade is supplied with a higher sulphur content (S =.1 %). AISI 35 AFNOR Z85WDKCV Heavy-duty milling cutters of all kinds, highly stressed twist drills and taps, profile knives, machining of high-strength materials, broaches Furnace max. 69 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling Furnace 1st nd and 3rd Hardening 1 C Quenching Tempering C Hardness after pre-heating C pre-heating C tempering HRC up to approx. 4 in an air-circulating furnace a) a) Saltbath, at least C three times b) 85 and 15 b) Oil 57 c) Air 1 For cold-forming tools with a complex geometry, a hardening temperature at the lower end of the quoted range is recommended. The stated hardening temperatures apply to saltbath hardening only. For vacuum hardening, we suggest a reduction of 1 C to 3 C. Tough, high-performance, high-speed steel grade with good cutting-edge retention, high red hardness and tempering resistance. Same basic composition as THYRAPID 343, but with higher S content to improve cutting properties and suitability for relief-turning. AISI 35S Heavy-duty milling cutters of all kinds, particularly for relief-turned and relief-ground hobs, chasers and segments for circular saws. achining of high-strength materials Furnace max. 8 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling Furnace 1st nd and 3rd Hardening 1 C Quenching Tempering C Hardness after pre-heating C pre-heating C tempering HRC up to approx. 4 in an air-circulating furnace a) a) Saltbath, at least C three times b) 85 and 15 b) Oil 57 c) Air 1 For cold-forming tools with a complex geometry, a hardening temperature at the lower end of the quoted range is recommended. The stated hardening temperatures apply to saltbath hardening only. For vacuum hardening, we suggest a reduction of 1 C to 3 C. 55

29 THYRAPID 347 HS C 1.8 Cr 4.1 o 9.5 V 1. W 1.5 Co 8. THYRAPID 33 HS6-5-C C.9 Si.3 n.3 Cr 4.1 o 5. V 1.9 W 6.4 High-carbon, high-speed steel based on molybdenum. Characterized by high wear resistance, red hardness and toughness. As a result of its low vanadium content, this grade exhibits good grindability. AISI AFNOR Z11DKCWV For tools subject to severe mechanical wear (e.g. in case of small cross-section cuts at high cutting speeds). Particularly suitable for die-sinking cutters, milling cutters and engraving machines including gravers as well as for tool bits in automatic lathes. Also suitable for non-cutting shaping (e.g. cold extrusion rams and tools employed in machining materials for the aviation industry such as titanium alloys). Standard high-speed steel grade. Its well-balanced alloy composition forms the basis of its high toughness and good cutting edge retention, rendering it suitable for a large variety of applications. Under the name THYRAPID 31, this steel grade is supplied with a higher sulphur content (S =.1%). AISI AFNOR Z85WDCV at C 35 7 W/(m K) Furnace max. 77 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling Furnace 1st nd and 3rd Hardening 1 C Quenching Tempering C Hardness after pre-heating C pre-heating C tempering HRC up to approx. 4 in an air-circulating furnace a) a) Saltbath, at least C three times b) 85 and 15 b) Oil c) Air 1 For cold-forming tools with a complex geometry, a hardening temperature at the lower end of the quoted range is recommended. The stated hardening temperatures apply to saltbath hardening only. For vacuum hardening, we suggest a reduction of 1 C to 3 C. For all metal-cutting tools for roughing or finishing such as twist drills, diverse milling cutters, thread dies, cutting dies, broaches, reamers, countersinks, thread chasers, circular saw segments, shaping tools and woodworking tools. Also highly suitable for cold-forming tools such as cold extrusion rams and dies, as well as cutting and precision cutting tools, plastic moulds with elevated wear resistance and screws Furnace max. 69 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling Furnace 1st nd and 3rd Hardening 1 C Quenching Tempering C Hardness after pre-heating C pre-heating C tempering HRC up to approx. 4 in an air-circulating furnace a) a) Saltbath, at least C twice b) 85 and 15 b) Oil c) Air 1 For cold-forming tools with a complex geometry, a hardening temperature at the lower end of the quoted range is recommended. The stated hardening temperatures apply to saltbath hardening only. For vacuum hardening, we suggest a reduction of 1 C to 3 C. Isothermal timetemperaturetransformation 1 1 Austenitising temperature 11 C Temperature in C 9 Start of transformation 8 Ac 1b 31 End of transformation 7 36 Pearlite stage Start of carbide precipitation 6 5 Austenite Carbide Ledeburite 4 Start af transformation 3 = 53 5% Bainite stage 5% artensite stage 65 8% Time in h

30 THYRAPID 34 HS6-5-3 C 1. Cr 4.1 o 5. V.9 W 6.4 Very similar composition to THYRAPID 33, but with substantially higher V and C content, resulting in combined maximum wear resistance and cutting edge retention with good toughness. AISI 3 Typ AFNOR Z1WDCV Taps, reamers, heavy-duty milling cutters, dies, rotary gear shaping and shaving cutters for the processing of hard materials, hexagon socket punches and piercing dies for the nut production Furnace max. 69 Stress-relief annealing C Cooling Furnace 1st nd and 3rd Hardening 1 C Quenching Tempering C Hardness after pre-heating C pre-heating C tempering HRC up to approx. 4 in an air-circulating furnace a) a) Saltbath, at least C three times b) 85 and 15 b) Oil 57 c) Air 1 For cold-forming tools with a complex geometry, a hardening temperature at the lower end of the quoted range is recommended. The stated hardening temperatures apply to saltbath hardening only. For vacuum hardening, we suggest a reduction of 1 C to 3 C. 59

31 Overview of cold-work tool steels and high-speed steels Group-specific property comparisons of cold-work tool steels and high-speed steels Cold-work tool steels and high-speed steels THYRODUR 173 THYRODUR 67 THYRODUR 8 THYRODUR 1 THYROPLAST 31 THYROTHER 3 THYROTHER 4 THYRODUR 36 THYRODUR 363 THYRODUR 379 THYRODUR 51 THYRODUR 55 THYRODUR 79 THYROTHER 714 THYRODUR 71 THYROPLAST 764 THYRODUR 86 THYRODUR 8 THYRODUR 99 THYRAPID 3 THYRAPID 37 THYRAPID 343 THYRAPID 345 THYRAPID 347 THYRAPID 33 THYRAPID 34 Cutting punching shearing Coining pressing bending Rolling 1 Comminuting Folding guiding achining Tool holders Hand and power tools 1 1 Grade THYRODUR 67 THYRODUR 8 THYRODUR 11 mod THYRODUR 43 mod THYRODUR 36 THYRODUR 363 THYRODUR 379 THYRODUR 436 THYRODUR 51 THYRODUR 516 THYRODUR 55 THYRODUR 7 THYRODUR 767 THYRODUR 8 THYRODUR 99 THYRAPID 33 Tensile strength Through hardening O O O O Toughness O O Wear resistance 1 also suitable for thermal stress 6 61

32 Overview of hot-work tool steels Overview of plastic mould steels Grade THYROPLAST 83 SUPRA THYROTHER (EK) THYROTHER 3 EFS THYROTHER 3 EFS SUPRA THYROTHER 4 EFS THYROTHER 4 EFS SUPRA THYROTHER 365 EFS THYROTHER 367 EFS THYROTHER 367 EFS SUPRA THYROTHER 1 THYRODUR 79 THYROTHER 714 THYROTHER 787 THYROTHER 787 SUPRA THYROTHER 885 EFS THYROTHER 999 EFS SUPRA Steels for backup and supporting tools THYROPLAST 31 THYRODUR 379 THYROPLAST 7 THYRODUR 8 Pressure die casting Extrusion Forging Glass product manufacturing Tube manufacturing Steels for plastic moulding Injection Compression Extrusion Blow moulding moulding moulding THYROPLAST 83 THYROPLAST 83 SUPRA THYROPLAST 85 THYROPLAST 1 CorroPlast 94 THYROPLAST 311 THYROPLAST 31 THYROPLAST 316 THYROPLAST 316 SUPRA THYROTHER 3 EFS THYROTHER 3 EFS SUPRA THYROTHER 4 EFS THYROTHER 4 EFS SUPRA THYRODUR 363 THYRODUR 379 THYRODUR 79 THYROPLAST 7 THYROPLAST 764 THYRODUR 767 PLAST 3 THYRODUR 8 THYRODUR 99 THYRAPID 33 Large moulds ould frames Extruders 63

33 Steels for plastic moulding and their properties Grade Wear resistance Corrosion resistance Toughness Polishability Texturing properties Weldability achinability Nitridability THYROPLAST 83 THYROPLAST 83 SUPRA THYROPLAST 85 o o THYROPLAST 1 CorroPlast 94 THYROPLAST 311 THYROPLAST 31 o o THYROPLAST 316 THYROPLAST 316 SUPRA THYROTHER 3 EFS THYROTHER 3 EFS SUPRA THYROTHER 4 EFS THYROTHER 4 EFS SUPRA THYRODUR 363 o THYRODUR 379 o o o o THYRODUR 79 THYROPLAST 7 THYROPLAST 764 THYRODUR 767 PLAST 3 THYRODUR 8 o THYRODUR 99 o o THYRAPID 33 o o to (increasing) 64 65

34 Tool steel weight comparisons Dimensions in mm square round hexagonal octagonal Dimensions in mm Weight Dimensions in mm square round hexagonal octagonal Dimensions in mm square round hexagonal octagonal 67 Weight always shown in kg per metre.

35 Tool steel weight comparisons Thickness in mm Width in mm Weight always shown in kg per metre.

36 Rm Pa HB HV HRB HRC.3 HR 3 N 41.7 Ball indentation mm d Rm Pa HB (456) (6) (475) (485) HV HRB 99.5 (11) (1) (14) (15) HRC HR 3 N Ball indentation mm d Hardness comparison table Tensile strength Brinell hardness Rockwell hardness Tensile strength Brinell hardness Vickers hardness Rockwell hardness 7 71 Vickers hardness

37 Hardness comparison table Tensile strength Brinell hardness Vickers hardness Rockwell hardness Rm Pa Ball indentation mm d HB (494) () (513) (53) (53) () (551) (561) (57) () (9) (599) (68) (618) HV HRB Conversion of hardness values using this table is only approximate. See DIN 515, December HRC HR 3 N Process and process parameters Brinell hardness 1) ( ) 1) calculated from: HB =.95. HV (.1 F/D = 3) D = 1 Vickers hardness Rockwell hardness Diameter of ball indentation in mm Hardness value = Diamond pyramid Test forces 5 N Ball 1.8 mm (1/16 ) Total test force = 98 N Diamond cone Total test force = 1471 N Diamond cone Total test force = 94 N.1. F π D(D D d ) General note (liability) All statements regarding the properties or utilization of the materials or products mentioned are for the purpose of description only. Guarantees regarding the existence of certain properties or a certain utilization are only ever valid if agreed upon in writing. No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. d HB HV HRB HRC HR 3 N 7 73