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Our Stocks are indicated in the tables below. Standard sizes not in our stocks can be requested
HIGH SPEED STEEL
Approximate Other Equivalents
IS : XT 87W6 MO5 CR4 V2 VISL : M-SREMO
BASL : B-HS-2 POWMEX : Im2
DIN : S 6:5:2 (M2) S 6:5:2:5 (M35/M36) AISI : M-2 &
M 35/36 JIS : SKH 51
APPLICATION
AISI M-2: Broaches/Twist Drills/Milling Cutters/Segments for Circular Saws etc.
AISI M 35/36: Milling Cutters/Twist Drills/Taps/Broaches etc.
Our Colour Code: WHITE & GREEN
LIST OF STANDARD SIZES
- Round: Ø 3mm – Ø 400mm
- Flat: 10x20mm to 100x300mm
- Square: 6mm to 300mm
OUR STOCKS
- Round: Ø 3mm – Ø 400mm
- Flat: 10x40mm to 100x300mm
- Square: 20mm to 100mm
| QUALITY | C | SI | MN | CR | MO | V | W | CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-2 | 0.82 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 3.75 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 5.5 | – |
| M-2 | 0.92 | 0.45 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 6.75 | |
| M-2 | 0.85 | 0.4 | 0.15 | 3.75 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
| M 35/36 | 0.95 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 6.5 | 5.25 |
| M 42 | 1.1 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 3.9 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 1.15 | 8.25 |
SPECIFIC HEAT TREATMENT
| QUALITY | M – 2 | M 35/36 |
|---|---|---|
| Forging Temperature | 1050 to 900ºC | 1100 to 800ºC |
| Annealing Temperature | 800 to 850°C | 770 to 840ºC |
| Annealed Hardness BHN Max | 278 BHN | – |
| Hardening Temperature | 1190 to 1240ºC | 1180 to 1220ºC |
| Quenching Media | Oil/Compressed | Oil/Compressed |
| Air Martempering Bath | Air Martempering Bath | |
| Obtainable Hardness R.C. | 64 to 66 R.C. | 67 to 69 R.C. |
| Working Hardness HRC. | – | 550 to 580ºC |
| Tempering Temperature | 540 to 570ºC | 550 to 580ºC |
HIGH CARBON HIGH CHROME STEEL
APPROXIMATE OTHER EQUIVALENTS
IS : XT 160Cr12 (D3) VISL : M SPL K (D3) BASL : B-CW-2 (D3)
X 165CrMo12 (D2) M SPL KNL (D2) B-CW 3 (D2)
DIN : X 210 Cr 12 (D3) AISI : AISI – D3 ASP : CW 4 (D3)
X 165CrMo12 (D2) BOHLER GRADE : K – 100 (D3) CW 3 (D2) K – 110 (D2)
APPLICATION
AISI D-2: Blanking & Punching Dies with excellent edge Holding Properties, Abrasion Ressistance & Dimensional Stablity.
AISI D-3: High duty Blanking & Punching Dies & Tools , Wood working Tools, Shear Blades or Handling light gauges, Thread Dies, Deep Drawing & Impact Extrusion Tools, Press Tools, for Ceramics & Pharmaceutical Industries, Cluster Mill Cold Rolls, Plastic Moulding Dies.
Our Colour Code D2: WHITE & YELLOW With ORANGE Stripes
Our Colour Code D3: WHITE & YELLOW
LIST OF STANDARD SIZES
- Round: Ø 6mm – Ø 600mm
- Flat: 6×20 – 200x500mm
- Square: 6mm to 300mm
OUR STOCKS
- Round: Ø 10mm – Ø 800mm (D2) | Ø 10mm – Ø 400mm (D3)
- Flat: 10x40mm to 150x500mm(D2) | 10x32mm to 100x400mm(D3)
- Square: 32mm to 100mm(D2) | 11mm to 100mm (D3)
| QUALITY | C | SI | MN | CR | W | MO | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISI – D3 | 2 | 0.1 | 0.25 | 11 | – | – | – |
| AISI – D3 | 2.3 | 0.35 | 0.5 | 13 | |||
| AISI – D2 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.25 | 11 | 0.5 | – | – |
| AISI – D2 | 1.7 | 0.35 | 0.5 | 13 | MAX | 0.8 | 0.8 |
SPECIFIC HEAT TREATMENT
| QUALITY | AISI D-3 | AISI D-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Forging Temperature | 1050 to 850°C | 1050 to 850°C |
| Annealing Temperature | 800 to 850°C | 800 to 850°C |
| Annealed Hardness BHN Max | 234 BHN | 234 BHN |
| Hardening Temperature | 920 to 980ºC | 920 to 980ºC |
| Quenching Media | Oil / Air | Oil / Air |
| Obtainable Hardness R.C. | 63 to 65 R.C. | 63 to 65 R.C. |
| Working Hardness HRC. | 50 to 63 HRC | 50 to 63 HRC |
| Tempering Temperature | 100 TO 350ºC | 100 TO 350ºC |
HOT DIE STEELS
APPROXIMATE OTHER EQUIVALENTS
IS : 40Cr7A110Mo5 VISL : M – ACE
DIN : 34CrA16/34CrA1Mo5, 34CrA1N17 & 41CrA1M
APPLICATION
Used in Components requiring maximum Surface hardness of a Nitrided Case combined with a Fairly High core stretngth. Parts with Small Rulling sections, Small Bolts, Needle Beds, parts with thin webs and fine Grooves, Gauges & Precision Measuring Tools Super heated steam valves plastic machines barells.
Our Colour Code D2: WHITE & YELLOW With ORANGE Stripes
Our Colour Code D3: WHITE & YELLOW
LIST OF STANDARD SIZES
OUR STOCKS
| QUALITY | C | SI | MN | CR | W | MO | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H – 11 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.25 | 4.75 | – | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 5.25 | 1.6 | 0.4 | ||
| H – 13 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.25 | 4.75 | – | 1.2 | 1 |
| 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 5.25 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
SPECIFIC HEAT TREATMENT
| QUALITY | H – 11 | H – 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Forging Temperature | 1100 to 900ºC | 1100 to 900ºC |
| Annealing Temperature | 750 to 800ºC | 750 to 800ºC |
| Annealed Hardness BHN Max | 210 BHN MAX | 234 BHN MAX |
| Hardening Temperature | 930 to 970ºC | 1040 to 1080ºC |
| Quenching Media | Oil | Oil/Compressed Air |
| Obtainable Hardness R.C. | 54 to 58 R.C. | 52-56/50-54 R. C. |
| Working Hardness HRC. | 30 to 53 HRC | 40 to 54 HRC |
| Tempering Temperature | 400 to 700ºC | 400 to 700ºC |
Oil Hardening Non Shrinking
APPROXIMATE OTHER EQUIVALENTS
IS : T90 Mn2 W 50 Cr45 VISL : M – AMUTIT-S BASL : B-CW 4
DIN : 100 MnCr W4 AISI : 0-1 ASP : CW1
APPLICATION
Cutting Dies, Punches, Thread Rolling Dies, Wood Working Tools, Machine Knives For the Wood working Pulp & Paper & Metal Working Industries, Measuring Tools, Plastic Moulding Dies.
Our Colour Code: GREEN
LIST OF STANDARD SIZES
- Round: Ø 6mm – Ø 400mm
- Flat: 10×50 – 200x500mm
- Square: 20 – 120mm
OUR STOCKS
- Round: Ø 10mm – Ø 310mm
| QUALITY | C | SI | MN | CR | W | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISI 01 | 0.85 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.025 |
| 0.95 | 0.3 | 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.6 | MAX |
SPECIFIC HEAT TREATMENT
| QUALITY | AISI 0 – 1 |
|---|---|
| Forging Temperature | 1050 to 850ºC |
| Annealing Temperature | 750 to 780ºC |
| Annealed Hardness BHN Max | 234 BHN |
| Hardening Temperature | 780 to 830ºC |
| Quenching Media | Oil |
| Obtainable Hardness R.C. | 63 to 66 R.C. |
| Working Hardness HRC. | 55 to 63 HRC |
| Tempering Temperature | 100 to 350ºC |
