Hot Work Die Steel

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Standards: X40CrMoV5 H13 DIN 2344 AISI H13 AFNOR Z40CDV5

 

H13 tool steel is the most popular steel grade for various Industries. The main features of high alloyed Cr-Mo-V Hot Work tool steel is high wear resistance to thermal shock and to heat cracking, good mechanical characteristics & toughness in hot condition.H13 appears excellent machinability with constant hardness during production activities.

 

The equivalent steel grade H-13 / SKD61 / AISI H13 normally available in the annealed condition but in some specific applications, we provide Pre-Hard H13 with its standard hardness 460-500 BHN. Utilized for ejector pins, apparatus holders and shrink fit chucks.

 

H13 ESR

ESR is the most refined material with the traditional VD route. The quality of material increase the toughness, highly increase the micro- cleanness level.

 

Highly recommend the use of AISI-H13 ESR grade for Aluminum Pressure Die Casting & other component subjected to high working temperatures and high pressure strength. H13 is fully ultrasonic inspected with 100% positive results as per NDT standards.

H13 Steel Properties

High hot-wear resistance and hot tensile strength as well as good toughness, thermal conductivity and insusceptibility to hotcracking. Can be water-cooled to a limited extent.

Mode of Supply
H13 Physical Properties

 

 

Application

Dies for Drop Forgings , Aluminum / low Pressure Die Casting, Extrusion, Containers & liner, Punches, Plugs, Holdez , Injection moulds Etc.

 

Heat Treatment

 

 

 

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• Item Code: H13FLATS
• Pay Mode Terms: T/T (Bank Transfer)
• Port of Dispatch: PUNE
• Production Capacity: AS PER REQUIREMENT
• Delivery Time: 1-3 DAYS
• Packaging Details: BUBBLE

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Hot Die Steel is a premium-grade tool steel engineered to withstand extreme heat, high pressure, and continuous thermal cycling. It’s widely used for hot forging, die casting, pressure die moulds, and any application where strength and heat resistance are critical.
At Almas Steel & Alloys Pvt Ltd, we supply factory-tested, dimensionally accurate Hot Die Steel that delivers:
✅ High thermal fatigue resistance
✅ Excellent toughness and wear resistance
✅ Superior hardenability for uniform performance
✅ Stable hardness even at elevated temperatures
✅ Smooth, burr-free bandsaw cutting
Available Grades: H13, H11, 1.2344, 1.2343, H21 and more
Available Sizes: Rounds, flats, blocks, precision-cut billets
Ideal For:
Hot forging dies, die casting tools, extrusion dies, pressure die moulds, punches, shear blades

Additional Information:

• Item Code: HDS001
• Production Capacity: 1000kg
• Delivery Time: 1-3DAYS
• Packaging Details: AS PER CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT

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H13 Tool Steel – Description

H13 is a hot-work tool steel known for its excellent combination of toughness, hot hardness, wear resistance, and thermal fatigue resistance. It is widely used in applications where the tool or die is exposed to high temperatures, repeated heating and cooling, and heavy mechanical stress.

H13 contains chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium alloys, which provide strong hardness retention at elevated temperatures while maintaining good toughness and resistance to cracking.

Key Properties

✔ High resistance to thermal cracking (heat checking)
✔ Good hot hardness and strength
✔ Excellent toughness and shock resistance
✔ Good machinability in annealed condition
✔ High wear resistance after hardening
✔ Suitable for nitriding surface treatment

Typical Chemical Composition (Approx.)

• Carbon (C): 0.32 – 0.45%

• Chromium (Cr): 4.75 – 5.50%

• Molybdenum (Mo): 1.10 – 1.75%

• Vanadium (V): 0.80 – 1.20%

• Silicon (Si): 0.80 – 1.20%

Hardness

• Supply condition (Annealed): approx. 180–220 HB

• After heat treatment: typically 48–52 HRC (depending on application)

Common Applications

• Hot forging dies

• Die casting dies (Aluminium / Zinc)

• Extrusion tools

• Plastic moulds requiring high durability

• Punches and mandrels

• Hot shear blades

• Pressure die casting tools

Advantages

✔ Longer die life
✔ Better resistance to heat and wear
✔ Reduced cracking during production
✔ Suitable for high-production tooling

Additional Information:

• Item Code: H13HDS01
• Production Capacity: 10000
• Delivery Time: 1-3DAYS
• Packaging Details: AS PER CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT