It is a steel characterized by excellent hardening penetration, good processability, polishability and suitability for photo, this steel is used in the wide field of plastic molds, especially for large arrays with low carbon content, it has greater sealability in comparison to 1.2738.
It can be nitrided to further improve the wear resistance.
Main applications include: injection molds and extrusion thermoplastic bumpers, dashboards and automotive in general.
Physical and process characteristics | |
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Supply | Quenched and Tempered |
Shape | Spessore fino a 1.200 mm |
Brinell Hardness HB | 310÷355 |