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P20 (1.2311) Tool Steel

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P20 (1.2311) Tool Steel

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P20 (1.2311) Tool Steel is a pre hardened plastic mould steel that provides excellent machinability, polishability, and dimensional stability. This P20 steel is ideal for complex moulds and tooling applications where precise surface finish and consistent hardness are essential.

Key Features

This P20 tool steel combines good toughness and wear resistance with superior machinability and polish finish, making it perfect for injection moulds, die casting moulds, and tooling components requiring high accuracy. Its consistent quality makes it a preferred choice among tool steel suppliers and industrial metal suppliers in the UAE.

Typical Applications
  • Plastic injection moulds and die casting moulds
  • Mould bases, plates and large surface area tooling
  • Holders, backers and tool blocks requiring consistent hardness
  • Structural tooling components and pressure mould frames
  • Components requiring good polishability, etching and dimensional stability
Forms of Supply

Delivered in pre hardened condition (approx. 28–32 HRC) as round bars, flat bars, plates, and blocks, p20 material is offered by trusted tool and die steel traders. Cut to length, precision ground, or turned finishes are available for immediate machining across the UAE and the Middle East.

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P20 (1.2311) tool steel is a pre hardened plastic mould steel designed for high precision tooling. This material allows manufacturers to machine, polish, and finish components with minimal distortion, providing reliable dimensional stability for injection moulds, die casting moulds, and other complex tooling applications.

 

P20 steel combines moderate toughness with excellent wear resistance, allowing tools to withstand repeated production cycles while keeping uniform hardness. As leading P20 steel distributors, we supply this material directly to customers across the UAE and the broader Middle East region. Manufacturers and tool steel suppliers use P20 steel to extend tool life, reduce maintenance, and achieve consistent, high quality results in medium duty tooling.

Industrial Uses
  • Minimizes distortion during machining and heat treatment
  • Supports high precision finishes and polishable surfaces
  • Maintains consistent hardness across large components
  • Provides reliable wear resistance in medium duty tooling
  • Reduces maintenance and extends tool service life

Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition
  • Carbon (C): 0.35–0.45% – Provides base steel strength and good hardenability.
  • Silicon (Si): 0.20–0.40% – Supports deoxidation and strength.
  • Manganese (Mn): 1.30–1.60% – Improves toughness and ductility for mould applications.
  • Chromium (Cr): 1.80–2.10% – Enhances hardenability and wear resistance.
  • Molybdenum (Mo): 0.15–0.25% – Boosts elevated temperature strength and hardenability.
  • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.035% – Maintains toughness and prevents brittleness.
  • Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.035% – Ensures machinability and finish quality.
Treatment
  • Pre-Hardened Condition: Supplied with pre-hardened hardness around 28-32 HRC, eliminating the need for large additional heat-treatment steps and reducing risk of distortion.
  • Annealing / Stress Relief: If machining is required, heat to approx. 760-790 °C then furnace-cool slowly to reduce residual stresses and achieve machinable condition.
  • Nitriding / Surface Hardening: Suitable for nitriding to enhance surface hardness and wear life while retaining core toughness and dimensional stability.
  • Polishing & Machining: Excellent polishability and etch fine-grain structure make it ideal for high surface finish tooling and precision moulds.

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Our expert team and in-house metallurgists are available to provide guidance on any technical queries. At Silver Metal, we combine extensive industry knowledge with rigorous quality control to ensure every product meets the highest standards.

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