Applications
- Cutting tools that require wear resistance.
- Cold cutting blades.
- Bending tools.
- Cold heading punches.
- Dies for molding plastic abrasive tablets.
- Knurling tools.
Characteristics:
- Alloy tool steel with chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium.
- Universal steel for cold work.
- Good wear resistance combined with good toughness.
- Good hardenability and high dimensional stability during heat treatment.
- Moderate impact resistance.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(C) Carbono | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(P) Fósforo | %(S) Silicio | %(Cr) Cromo | %(V) Vanadio | %(Mo) Molibdeno |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 (Plates) | 0.92% - 1.05% | 0.40% - 1.00% | 0.030% Máximo | 0.10% - 0.50% | 4.75% - 5.50% | 0.15% - 0.50% | 0.90% - 1.40% |