Specifications
Chemical Composition
| Carbon | : | 0.35-0.45% |
| Sulphur | : | 0.05-0.10% |
| Manganese | : | 1.40-1.60% |
| Chromium | : | 1.80-2.00% |
| Molybdenum | : | 0.15-0.25% |
| Phosphorus | : | 0.03% max |
| Silicon | : | 0.30-0.50% |
Treatment
Heat treatment temperatures, including rate of heating, cooling and soaking times will vary due to factors such as the shape and size of each 1.2312 steel component. Other considerations during the heat treatment process include the type of furnace, quenching medium and work piece transfer facilities. Please consult your heat treatment provider for full guidance on heat treatment of tool steels.
Quality Assured Supply
1.2312 tool steel is supplied in accordance with our ISO 9001 : 2008 registration.
Form of Supply
Available in round bar, flat bar, plate and block. Diameters can be sawn to your required lengths as one offs or multiple cut pieces. Rectangular pieces can be sawn from flat bar or plate to your specific sizes.
Contact our experienced sales team who will assist you with your 1.2312 tool steel enquiry.
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Applications
It is ideally suited for the production of moulds where improved machinability is required. Typical applications include die holders, zinc die casting dies, backers, bolsters and injection moulds. The versatility of this plastic mould tool steel with its high tensile characteristics enables uses for a variety of other applications such as shafts and wear strips.
