Applications
  • Molds for high-pressure casting of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, zinc, and light metal alloys.
  • Tools for hot stamping.
  • Dies for forging and inserts for them.
  • Jaws.
  • Blades for hot work.
  • Mandrels and sleeves.
  • Cutting tools for high-temperature operations.
  • Dies and molds for hot metal stamping.
  • Molds for the plastic industry.
Characteristics:
  • Chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium alloy steel.
  • Excellent mechanical strength at high temperatures.
  • Good toughness and good ductility.
  • Good machinability and polishability.
  • High resistance to shock and thermal fatigue.
  • Excellent toughness.
  • Excellent stability during hardening.
Chemical Composition
Variant%(C) Carbono%(Mn) Manganeso %(P) Fósforo%(S) Azufre%(Si) Silicio%(Cr) Cromo%(V) Vanadio%(Mb) Molibdeno
H13 (Round & plates)0.32% - 0.45%0.20% - 0.60%0.030% Máximo0.030% Máximo0.80% - 1.25%4.75% - 5.50%0.80% - 1.20%1.10% - 1.75%