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1.2312 Tool Steel

High-strength tool and die steels engineered for precision, durability, and performance in demanding industrial applications.

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1.2312 Tool Steel

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1.2312 Tool Steel is a plastic-mould and cold-work tool steel designed for excellent machinability and consistent strength, offering a reliable balance of toughness and wear resistance for medium-duty tooling applications.

Key Features

This grade is optimized for machinability through its elevated sulfur content while maintaining good core strength and the potential for nitriding or hardening, making it ideal for tooling environments requiring both precision and durability.

Typical Applications
  • Plastic injection moulds and frames
  • Zinc die-casting dies and backers
  • Tool holders and wear plates
  • Structural tooling components in machine construction
  • Moulds for rubber pressings and extrusion dies
Forms of Supply

Supplied as pre-hardened rounds, plates and blocks with cut lengths or saw-to-size options; available across the UAE and Gulf region for immediate tooling fabrication.

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Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition
  • Carbon (C): 0.35–0.45%
  • Silicon (Si): ≤ 1.00%
  • Manganese (Mn): ≤ 1.50%
  • Chromium (Cr): 1.80–2.00%
  • Molybdenum (Mo): 0.15–0.25%
  • Sulfur (S): 0.05–0.10%
  • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.030%
Treatment
  • Forging: Heat uniformly to 1050–850°C and cool slowly in the furnace after forging to relieve internal stresses.
  • Annealing: Heat to 710–740°C, hold to equalize temperature, then cool slowly in the furnace to 550°C before air cooling.
  • Hardening: Preheat to 850–900°C, then heat to 1000–1040°C and quench in oil or air depending on section size.
  • Tempering: Temper immediately after hardening between 200–400°C depending on desired hardness. Air cool after tempering.
  • Machinability: Enhanced due to sulfur addition, offering easy cutting and shaping ideal for pre-hardened tooling and mould bases.

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