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1.2738 Tool Steel

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

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1.2738 Tool Steel

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1.2738 Tool Steel (also known as P20+Ni) is a pre-hardened plastic mould steel offering superior machinability, polishability and toughness for complex moulds and tooling applications.

Key Features

This steel grade combines nickel-enhanced hardenability with high polishability and good dimensional stability, making it ideal for large moulds, precision tooling and surface-finishing applications under demanding conditions.

Typical Applications
  • Injection moulds and die cast moulds
  • Large surface area plastic moulds
  • Tool holders and mould plates
  • Extrusion tooling and presses
  • High finish tooling requiring uniform hardness
Forms of Supply

Supplied in pre-hardened condition (typically approx. 280-320 HB), available as round bars, plates and blocks; cut-to-size options available for delivery across the UAE & Gulf region.

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Technical Assistance

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Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition
  • Carbon (C): 0.35–0.45% – Provides base tool steel strength and hardenability.
  • Silicon (Si): 0.20–0.40% – Enhances strength and machinability.
  • Manganese (Mn): 1.30–1.60% – Improves toughness and ductility.
  • Chromium (Cr): 1.80–2.10% – Offers improved wear resistance and hardenability.
  • Nickel (Ni): 0.90–1.20% – Enhances toughness and through-hardening capability.
  • Molybdenum (Mo): 0.15–0.25% – Provides additional strength and temperature resistance.
  • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.030% – Controls brittleness and improves quality.
  • Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.030% – Maintains good machinability.
Treatment
  • Pre-Hardening / Annealing: Typically soft annealed at 710-740 °C followed by slow cooling to achieve approx. 235 HB for machining readiness.
  • Hardening: Austenitise at around 840-870 °C then quench in oil or suitable medium depending on section size.
  • Tempering: Immediately temper after quenching, typically between 500-650 °C to balance hardness and toughness.
  • Finishing / Nitriding Options: After heat treatment the steel may be nitrided or flame-hardened for enhanced wear resistance and superior surface finish.
  • Polishing & Machining: Excellent polishability and machining characteristics make it ideal for tooling requiring high surface finish and dimensional accuracy.

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