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TOOL STEEL
COLD WORK
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
AISI A2.......................................................................... 14-2
AISI A6.......................................................................... 14-3
AISI D2.......................................................................... 14-4
AISI DC53..................................................................... 14-5
AISI O1......................................................................... 14-6
AISI O6......................................................................... 14-7
AISI L6.......................................................................... 14-8
AISI S5.......................................................................... 14-9
AISI S7........................................................................ 14-10
AISI S7 ESR................................................................14-11
AISI P20...................................................................... 14-12
AISI T420 STAINLESS ESR....................................... 14-13
AISI W2....................................................................... 14-14
AISI H13...................................................................... 14-15
VISCOUNT 44........................................................... 14-16
DRM1.......................................................................... 14-17
DRM2.......................................................................... 14-18
DRM3.......................................................................... 14-19
AISI M2....................................................................... 14-20
AISI M3....................................................................... 14-21
AISI M4 (PM)............................................................... 14-22
AISI M42..................................................................... 14-23
AISI T15 (PM)............................................................. 14-24
SUPER SQUARE............................................................... 14-25
HEAT TREATING
Notes..........................................................14-26 thru 14-27
TOOL WRAP
GRADE AVAILABILITY............................................... 14-27
SIZE CHARTS
Flats and Squares......................................14-28 thru 14-30
Rounds........................................................................ 14-31
TOLERANCES..................................................14-32 thru 14-34
TOOL STEEL PROCESSING CAPABILITIES................... 14-35
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AISI A2
DCF
An air-hardening tool steel containing five percent chromium. Replaces the oil
hardening (O1 type) when safer hardening, less distortion and increased wearresistance are required. Provides an intermediate grade between the oil hardening
and the high carbon, high chromium (D2) types.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Large Blanking Dies, Thread Roller Dies, Long Punches, Rolls, Master Hubs,
Trimming Dies, Forming Dies, Precision Tools, Gauges, Coining Dies, Extrusion
Dies, Mandrels, Shear Blades and Slitters.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
*Nickel (Ni)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
NORMALIZING (b)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat temperature
Hardening temperature
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching medium
.90/1.40
4.75/5.50
.15/.50
.30 max
1850-2000F
(1010-1093C)
1650F (899C)
Do not normalize
1550-1600F
(843-871C)
40F (22C)
201-235
Slowly
1450 F (788C)
1700-1800F
(927-962C)
20-45 (j)
A (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
350-1000F
(177-538C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
57-62
WEAR RESISTANCE
High
TOUGHNESS
Medium
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Medium to High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Deep
MACHINABILITY
Medium
GRINDABILITY
Medium
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Lowest
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Highest
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Medium
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI A6
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Blanking Dies, Precision Tools, Forming Dies, Coining Dies, Master Hubs, Shear
Blades, Plastic Molds, Spindles, Mandrels, Heavy Duty Punches.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
.65/.75
Manganese (Mn)
1.80/2.50
Silicon (Si)
.50 max
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
.90/1.40
Chromium (Cr)
.90/1.20
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
*Nickel (Ni)
.30 max
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
1900-2050F
(1038-1213C)
Do not forge below
1600F (871C)
NORMALIZING (b)
Do not normalize
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1350-1375F
(732-746C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
25F (14C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
217-248
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Slowly
Preheat temperature
1200F (649C)
Hardening temperature
1525-1600F
(829-871C)
Time at temperature, minutes
20-45 (j)
Quenching medium
A (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
300-800F
(149-427C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
54-60
WEAR RESISTANCE
Low to Medium
TOUGHNESS
Medium to High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Medium
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Deep
MACHINABILITY
Low to Medium
GRINDABILITY
Medium
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Lowest
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Highest
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Medium to High
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W..
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI D2
D2 is an air-hardening, high carbon, high chromium tool steel with extremely high
wear resisting properties. It is a very deep hardening steel and will be practically free
from size change after proper treatment. The high percentage of chromium gives it
mild corrosion-resisting properties in the hardened condition.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Blanking Dies, Forming Dies, Coining Dies, Slitting Cutters, Heading Tools, Long
Punches, Forming Rolls, Edging Rolls, Master Tools, Beading Rolls, Intricate Pun
ches, Extrusion Dies, Drawing Dies, Lamination Dies, Thread Rolling Dies, Shear
Blades, Burnishing Tools, Gauges, Knurls, Wear Parts.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
1.40/1.60
Manganese (Mn)
.60 max
Silicon (Si)
.60 max
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
.70/1.20
Chromium (Cr)
11.00/13.00
Vanadium (V)
1.10 max
Cobalt (Co)
1.00 max
*Nickel (Ni)
.30 max
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
1850-2000F
(1010-1093C)
Do not forge below
1700F (927C)
NORMALIZING (b)
Do not normalize
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1600-1650F
(871-899C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
40F (22C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
217-255
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Very Slowly
Preheat temperature
1500F (816C)
Hardening temperature
1800-1875F
(982-1024C)
Time at temperature, minutes
15-45 (j)
Quenching medium
A (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
400-1000F
(204-538C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
54-61
WEAR RESISTANCE
High to Very High
TOUGHNESS
Low
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Medium to High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Deep
MACHINABILITY
Low
GRINDABILITY
Low
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Lowest
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Highest
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Medium
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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DC53
DC53 is a general purpose, cold work die and mold steel whose strength and
toughness approach those of high-speed steels.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Forming Dies, Thread Rolling Dies, Cold Forging Dies, Gauges, Plastic Molds,
Stepped Punch and Press Punching Dies.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
*Nickel (Ni)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
TYPE DC53
.95
2.00
8.00
.25
1100C
900C
NORMALIZING (b)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
830C - 880C
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
40F (22C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
255
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Slowly
Preheat temperature
800C - 850C)
Hardening temperature
1020 C - 1040C
Time at temperature, minutes
15 - 45
Quenching medium
Air, Gas
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
520-550C
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
64-58
WEAR RESISTANCE
High to Very High
TOUGHNESS High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Through Harden
MACHINABILITY High
GRINDABILITY High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
High
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
High
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI O1
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Blanking Dies, Bushings, Forming Dies, Master Tools, Forming Rolls, Gauges,
Trim Dies.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
*Nickel (Ni)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
NORMALIZING (b)
1600F (871 C)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1400-1450F
(760-788C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
40F (22C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
183-212
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Slowly
Preheat temperature
1200F (649C)
Hardening temperature
1450-1500F
(788-816C)
Time at temperature, minutes
10-30
Quenching medium
0 (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
350-500F
(177-260C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
57-62
WEAR RESISTANCE
Medium
TOUGHNESS
Medium
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Low
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Medium
MACHINABILITY High
GRINDABILITY High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Medium to High
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
High
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI O6
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Blanking Dies, Piercing Dies, Drawing Dies, Pneumatic Hammers, Forming Dies,
Spinning Tools, Punches, Stamps, Gauges, Wear Plates, Cams, Rotary Slitting Cutters.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
1.25/1.55
Manganese (Mn)
.30/1.10
Silicon (Si)
.55/1.50
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
.20/.30
Chromium (Cr)
.30 max
*Nickel (Ni)
.30 max
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
1800-1950F
(982-1066C)
Do not forge below
1500F (816C)
NORMALIZING (b)
1600F (871 C)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1400-1450F
(766-788C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
20F (11C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
183-217
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Slowly
Preheat Temperature
Hardening temperature
1450-1500F
(788-816C)
Time at temperature, minutes
10-30
Quenching medium
0 (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
350-600F
(177-316C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
58-63
WEAR RESISTANCE
Medium
TOUGHNESS
Medium
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Low
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Medium
MACHINABILITY Highest
GRINDABILITY High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Medium to High
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
High
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI L6
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Forming Rolls, Spindles, Punches, Trim Dies, Blanking Dies, Embossing Dies, Forming
Dies, and Shear Blades.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
*Nickel (Ni)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
NORMALIZING (b)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Hardening temperature
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching medium
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
1800-2000F
(982-1093C)
1550F (843C)
1600F (871 C)
1400-1450F
(760-788C)
40F (22C)
183-255
Slowly
1450-1550F
(788-843C)
10-30 (j)
0 (I)
350-1000F
(177-538C)
45-62
WEAR RESISTANCE
Medium
TOUGHNESS
Very High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Low
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Medium
MACHINABILITY
Medium
GRINDABILITY High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Medium
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
High
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI S5
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
NORMALIZING (b)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat Temperature
Hardening temperature
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching medium
1850-2050F
(1010-1121C)
1600F (871C)
Do not normalize
1425-1475F
(774-802C)
25F (14C)
192-229
Slowly
1400F (760C)
1600-1700F
(871-927C)
5-20
0 (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
350-800F
(177-427C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
50-60
WEAR RESISTANCE
Low to Medium
TOUGHNESS Highest
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Low
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Medium
MACHINABILITY
Medium to High
GRINDABILITY
Medium to High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Medium
SAFETY IN HARDENING
High
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Low
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI S7
AISI S7 is a general purpose air-hardening tool steel with high impact and shock
resistance. It has good resistance to softening at moderately high temperatures. This
combination of properties makes it suitable for many hot work and cold work applications.
Excellent combination of high strength and toughness. Useful in moderate hot work
as well as cold work work tooling. Added size stability when air hardened.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Bull Riveters, Concrete Breakers (Moll Points), Riveting Dies, Powder Metal Dies,
Notching Dies, Dowels, Drills, Drill Plates, Hubs, Plastic Mold Dies, Cold Forming
Dies, Blanking Dies, Bending Dies, and Master Hobs.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
NORMALIZING (b)
ANNEALING (C)
Temperature
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat Temperature
Hardening temperature
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching medium
1.30/1.80
3.00/3.50
.30 max
1950-2050F
(1066-1121C)
1700F (927C)
Do not normalize
1500-1550F
(816-843C)
25F (14C)
187-223
Slowly
1200-1300F
(649-704C)
1700-1750F
(927-954C)
15-45 (j)
A or O (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
400-1150F
(Do not temper below 400oF)
(204-621C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
45-57
WEAR RESISTANCE
Low to Medium
TOUGHNESS
Very High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Medium to Deep
MACHINABILITY
Medium to High
GRINDABILITY
Medium to High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
A: Lowest /O: Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
A: Highest /O: High
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Medium
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI S7 ESR
S7 ESR tool steel is specifically designed for use in molds and other applications
where a highly polished or a very smooth finish is required. The ESR (Electro Slag
Remelt) process removes most of the non-metallic inclusions in the steel. S7 ESR
double melt's relatively low carbon level, fortified chemistry, ultra-clean, uniform,
and homogeneous internal structure make it superior to the other conventionally
manufactured shock-resisting tool steels. The following charts show microcleanliness
ratings of ESR tool steels by ASTM E45, Method D:
Typical
Microcleanliness
Thin
Heavy
Maximum Rated
Microcleanliness
<0.5
<0.5
<0.5
Thin
Heavy
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
D
1.0
The quality control of the S7 ESR process assures the exceptional cleanliness
throughout by removing most harmful inclusions in the material (such as, oxides,
nitrides and sulfides). The ESR steel produced will reflect a mirror like surface
condition, subsequently reducing friction giving you easier ejection of parts, the
elimination of minute scratches, and other stress-raisers that could lead to premature
die failures.
The higher quality steel produced by special melt practices imparts a most important
characteristicfreedom of inclusions and other imperfections. Other advantages
include: cleanliness, stability, improved mechanical properties, structures relatively
free from segregation resulting in less cracking, and quality assurance by ultrasonic
testing of all ESR material produced.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
TYPE S7 ESR
.50
.60
.65
1.40
3.25
ANNEALING (C)
When properly annealed, this steel has a machinability rating of 95 as
compared to a 1% carbon steel rated at 100.
TEMPERING
Tempering
Rockwell C
As Quenched..............................................................................60
400oF...........................................................................................58
500oF...........................................................................................56
600oF...........................................................................................55
700oF...........................................................................................54
800oF...........................................................................................53
900oF...........................................................................................52
1000oF.........................................................................................51
1100oF.........................................................................................47
1200oF.........................................................................................38
1" specimen, 3 long were air-hardened from 1725oF.
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AISI P20
PREHARDENED
P20 is a chrome-moly tool steel made specifically to fill the requirements for the
machined cavities and forces used in zinc die casting and plastic molding. It is delivered
fully quenched and tempered to approximately Brinell 300. Other hardness levels
may be obtained through additional heat treatment. P20 composition and structure
provide excellent machining and polishing characteristics.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
0.35
Manganese (Mn)
0.80
Silicon (Si)
0.50
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
0.45
Chromium (Cr)
1.70
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
Nickel (Ni)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
2000oF
(1093oC)
Do not forge below
1700oF (927oC)
NORMALIZING (b)
Do not normalize
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1450-1500oF
(788-816oC)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
30oF per hour to 1000oF
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
207 max.
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Slowly
Preheat temperature
None
Hardening temperature
1500-1600oF
(816-871oC)
Time at temperature, minutes
60 min. per inch of thick.
Quenching medium
O (l)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
300-1200oF
(149-649oC)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
26-54
WEAR RESISTANCE
Low to Medium
TOUGHNESS
Very High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Medium to Deep
MACHINABILITY
Medium
GRINDABILITY
Medium
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
High
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
High
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI T420 ESR is an air or oil hardening mold steel having superior internal steel
cleanliness combined with good resistance to corrosion. It is suitable for mold
applications and is capable of providing an excellent polished surface. A special remelting process called Electro Slag Refining or ESR provides a 420 type steel with
the very low inclusion content required by mold makers who polish mold surfaces.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Over 0.15
Manganese (Mn)
1.00 max
Silicon (Si)
1.00 max
Tungsten (W)
.03 max
Molybdenum (Mo)
.03 max
Chromium (Cr)
12.00/14.00
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
*Nickel (Ni)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
NORMALIZING (b)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1600-1650oF
(871-899oC)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
192-241
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat temperature
1350-1450oF
(735-788oC)
Hardening temperature
1850-1950oF
(1110-1066oC)
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching medium
A (l)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
450-750oF
(232-399oC)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
49-53
WEAR RESISTANCE
Low
TOUGHNESS
Medium
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Good
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Medium
MACHINABILITY
Medium
GRINDABILITY Good
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
High
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Medium
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI W2
W2 is a shallow hardening tool steel. Due to its vanadium content, the grain is
superior in toughness and resistance to fatigue compared to straight carbon tool
steels thereby making it desirable for many types of impact tools.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
.85/1.50
Manganese (Mn)
.10/.40
Silicon (Si)
.10/.40
Tungsten (W)
.15 max
Molybdenum (Mo)
.10 max
Chromium (Cr)
.15 max
Vanadium (V)
.15/.35
Cobalt (Co)
*Nickel (Ni)
.20 max
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
1800-1950F
(982-1066C)
Do not forge below
1500F (816C)
NORMALIZING (b)
1450-1700F (d)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1360-1450F(d)
(738-788C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
40F (22C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
156-201
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Slowly
Preheat temperature
(g)
Hardening temperature
1400-1550F (e)
(760-843C)
Time at temperature, minutes
10-30
Quenching medium
B or W (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
350-650F
(177-343C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
50-64
WEAR RESISTANCE
Low to Medium
TOUGHNESS
High (I)
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Low
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Shallow
MACHINABILITY Highest
GRINDABILITY Highest
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
High
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Low to Medium
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Highest
Refer to pp. 14-26 thru 14-27 for notes (a) to (o) incl., explanation of letter 0, A, S, B and W.
* Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equal 0.75% max. for all tool steel types.
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AISI H13
H13 is a 5% chromium hot work tool steel designed for applications that require
extreme toughness combined with good red-hardness. H13 will allow an extra margin
of safety in tools subject to heavy hammer blows, and those containing deep recesses
or sharp corners. Although H13 was designed as a hot work steel, it has solved many
cold work applications where extra toughness could be gained with some sacrifice
of wear resistance.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Aluminum Extrusion Dies, Die Casting Dies, Heavy Duty Compression Tools, Forming
Punches, Hot Forging Dies, Shear Blades, Plastic Mold Dies, and Bolt Dies.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
.32/.45
Manganese (Mn)
.20/.50
Silicon (Si)
.80/1.20
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
1.10/1.75
Chromium (Cr)
4.75/5.50
Vanadium (V)
.80/1.20
Cobalt (Co)
*Nickel (Ni)
.30 max
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
1950-2100F
(1066-1149C)
Do not forge below
1650F (899C)
NORMALIZING (b)
Do not normalize
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1550-1650F
(843-899C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
40F (22C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
192-229
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Moderately from preheat
Preheat temperature
1500F (816C)
Hardening temperature
1825-1900F
(996-1038C)
Time at temperature, minutes
15-40 (j)
Quenching medium
A (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
1000-1200F (k)
(538-649C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
38-53
WEAR RESISTANCE
Medium
TOUGHNESS
Very High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Deep
MACHINABILITY
Medium to High
GRINDABILITY
Medium to High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Very Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Highest
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Medium to High
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VISCOUNT 44
Viscount 44 is fully heat treated H13 hot work steel with carefully controlled and
evenly dispersed sulphide additives. It is the same analysis type as Latrobe's popular
VDC, but the free-machining sulphides improve the machinability to the point where
die work at a hardness of Rockwell C 42-46 is practical. It is thus possible to bypass
the risk of heat treatment involved in tool building.
Prehardening gives Viscount 44 a tremendous advantage when used for hot work
dies because of the constant danger of size change or distortion during heat treatment.
The product also eliminates costly finishing operations after heat treatment.
Using prehardened Viscount 44 for extrusion tools makes it possible to produce
dies, backers, bolsters, dummy blocks, etc. in a few hours, allowing extremely short
delivery schedules to be met. In addition, the use of prehardened Viscount 44 for
extrusion dies ensures clean metal at the bearing surfaces free from any possible
decarburization, carburization, scale, sub-scale or other deleterious conditions sometimes encountered when finished dies are heat treated.
Field tests show that Viscount 44's performance in aluminum, magnesium, and
zinc die casting dies is at best the equivalent of regular H13. Particular examples
have shown that over 100,000 shots can be obtained in large dies and over 200,000
shots in smaller dies.
Field reports also indicate excellent performance with Viscount 44 on forging dies,
plastic molds, extrusion tools, and other hot work tools.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
VISCOUNT 44
Carbon (C)
.40
Manganese (Mn)
.80
Silicon (Si)
1.00
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
1.35
Chromium (Cr)
5.25
Vanadium (V)
1.00
Cobalt (Co)
TEMPERING
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
42-46
WEAR RESISTANCE
Medium
TOUGHNESS
Very High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
MACHINABILITY
Low
GRINDABILITY
Medium
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
SAFETY IN HARDENING
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
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DRM1
DRM1 tool steel features high hardness and high tough Matrix type high speed tool
steel vastly surpasses hot work die steels. DRM1 improves hot and warm die life
by its higher toughness than conventional grade.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
TYPE DRM1
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
Slow cooling
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
.60
.50
.20
3.00
1.00
4.20
1.50
2.00
1472-1616F
(800-880C)
235HB
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Moderately from preheat
Preheat temperature
1742F (950C)
Hardening temperature
2012-2084F
(1100-1140C)
Time at temperature, minutes
20-30 per inch of thickness for
material under 4"
10-20 per inch of thickness for
material 4" and over
Quenching
OQ-Oil Quenching,
GC-Gas Quenching
in vacuum furnace,
Salt Bath, Similar to conventional
high speed steels
TEMPERING
Minimal Double Temper
AC-Air Cooling,
Tempering temperature
1022-1148F
(550-620C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
56-58 HRC
WEAR RESISTANCE
Good
TOUGHNESS
Very High
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT
OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
High
MACHINABILITY
Better and faster than
conventional high speed steels
GRINDABILITY
Better and faster than
conventional high speed steels
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DRM2
DRM2 is a matrix type high speed tool steel available for warm and cold forging tools
where critical performance is required. DRM2 prolongs service life due to its higher
hardness and toughness than those of conventional grades.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
TYPE DRM2
Carbon (C)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
Slow cooling
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat temperature
Hardening temperature
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
.70
1.00
2.40
5.50
1.00
1472-1616F
(800-880C)
235HB
Moderately from preheat
1742F (950C)
1922-2012F
(1050-1100C)
20-30 per inch of thickness
for material under 4"
10-20 per inch of thickness
for material 4" and over
OQ-Oil Quenching,
GC-Gas Quenching
in vacuum furnace,
Salt Bath, Similar to conventional
high speed steels
Minimal Double Temper
AC-Air Cooling,
1022-1148F
(550-620C)
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DRM3
Conventional grade MH88 has been improved to DRM3. High hardness and tough
DRM3 with excellent hardenability is suitable for high precision cold working tools.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
T
YPE DRM3
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
Slow cooling
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat Temperature
Hardening temperature
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
.80
.35
.70
.95
4.35
5.50
1.20
1472-1616F
(800-880C)
235HB
Moderately from preheat
1742F (950C)
2012-2084F
(1100-1140C)
30-90
OQ-Oil Quenching,
GC-Gas Quenching
in vacuum furnace,
Salt Bath, Similar to conventional
high speed steels
Minimal Double Temper
AC-Air Cooling,
1022-1148F
(550-620C)
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AISI M2
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Broaches, Boring Tools, Chasers, Cold Forming Rolls, Cold Heading Inserts, Drills,
End Mills, Form Tools, Hobs, Lathe and Planer Tools, Punches, Milling Cutters, Taps,
Reamers, and Saws.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
.78/.88
Manganese (Mn)
.15/.88
Silicon (Si)
.20/.45
Tungsten (W)
5.50/6.75
Molybdenum (Mo)
4.50/5.50
Chromium (Cr)
3.75/4.50
Vanadium (V)
1.75/2.20
Nickel (Ni)
.30 max
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
1900-2100F
(1038-1149C)
Do not forge below
1700F (927C)
NORMALIZING (b)
Do not normalize
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1600-1650F
(871-899C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
40F (22C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
212-241
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Rapidly from preheat
Preheat Temperature
1350-1550F (732-843C)
Hardening temperature
2175-2250F (h)
(1191-1232C)
Time at temperature, minutes
2-5
Quenching medium
O, A, or S (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
1000-1100F
(538-593C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
60-65
WEAR RESISTANCE
Very High
TOUGHNESS
Low
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Very High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Deep
MACHINABILITY
Medium
GRINDABILITY
Low
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
A or S: Low/O: Medium
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Medium
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
High
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AISI M3
M3 was developed after extensive studies of the effect of increased carbon and
vanadium contents on the intermediate molybdenum-tungsten high-speed steels.
The analysis was tried and proven on practically all high-speed steel applications.
M3 offers the unusual combination of extremely high-edge strength at high hardness
levels. With few exceptions, best life is accomplished with a minimum hardness of
65.5 Rockwell C. Experience indicates that the chemical balance achieved in M3
results in optimum combination of cutting ability, abrasion resistance, edge strength,
red hardness, and long service life. M3 is more readily machined and offers less
grinding resistance than higher vanadium types.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Drills, Taps, End Mills, Reamers, Counterbores, Broaches, Hobs, Form Tools, Lathe
and Planer Tools, Checking Tools, Milling Cutters, Slitting Saws, Punches, Drawing
Dies, and Wood Working Knives.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
1.00-1.10
Manganese (Mn)
.15-.40
Silicon (Si)
.20-.45
Tungsten (W)
5.00-6.75
Molybdenum (Mo)
4.75-6.50
Chromium (Cr)
3.75-4.50
Vanadium (V)
2.25-2.75
Nickel (Ni)
.30 max
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
1900-2100F
(1038-1149C)
Do not forge below
1700F (927C)
NORMALIZING (b)
Do not normalize
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1600-1650F
(871-899C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
40F (22C)
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
223-255
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Rapidly from preheat
Preheat Temperature
1350-1550F (732-843C)
Hardening temperature
2200-2250F (h)
(1191-1232C)
Time at temperature, minutes
2-5
Quenching medium
O, A, or S (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
1000-1100F (538-593C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
61-66
WEAR RESISTANCE
Highest
TOUGHNESS
Low
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Very High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Deep
MACHINABILITY
Medium
GRINDABILITY
Very Low
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
A or S: Low/O: Medium
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Medium
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION High
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AISI M4 (PM)
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Blades, Broaches, Chasers, Die Inserts, Form Tools, Lathe and Planer Tools, Milling
Cutters, Punches, Reamers, Slitter Knives, Spade Drills, and Taps.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
1.30
Manganese (Mn)
.30
Silicon (Si)
.40
Tungsten (W)
5.50
Molybdenum (Mo)
4.50
Chromium (Cr)
4.50
Vanadium (V)
4.00
Sulphur (S)
.07
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
1550-1600F
(843-871C)
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat Temperature
1450-1550F
(788-843C)
Hardening temperature
2150-2250F (h)
(1176-1232C)
Time at temperature, minutes
10-30
Quenching medium
O (I)
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
1000-1100F
(538-593C)
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
62-66
WEAR RESISTANCE
Highest
TOUGHNESS
Low
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
Very High
DEPTH OF HARDENING
Deep
MACHINABILITY
Medium
GRINDABILITY High
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
Low
SAFETY IN HARDENING
Medium
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
Medium
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AISI M42
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Broaches, Circular and Dovetail Form Tools, Drills, End Mills, Lathe Tools, Milling
Cutters, Punches, Reamers, Slitting Saws, and Twist Drills.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
Nickel (Ni)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
Do not forge below
ANNEALING (c)
Temperature
Rate of cooling, max. per hour
Typical annealed hardness, Brinell
HARDENING
Rate of heating
Preheat Temperature
Hardening temperature
Time at temperature, minutes
Quenching medium
TEMPERING
Tempering temperature
Approx. tempered hardness, Rockwell C
WEAR RESISTANCE
TOUGHNESS
RESISTANCE TO SOFTENING EFFECT OF
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
DEPTH OF HARDENING
MACHINABILITY
GRINDABILITY
DISTORTION IN HEAT TREATING
SAFETY IN HARDENING
RESISTANCE TO DECARBURIZATION
1900-2100F
(1038-1149C)
1700F (927C)
1600-1650F
(871-899C)
40F (22C)
235-269
Rapidly from preheat
1350-1550F
(733-843C)
2125-2175F (h)(o)
(1163-1191C)
2-5
O, A, or S (I)
950-1100F
(510-593C)
65-70
Very High to Highest
Low
Highest
Deep
Medium
Low
A or S: Low/O: Medium
Low to Medium
Low
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Broaches, Chasers, Form Tools, Heavy Duty Cutting Tools, High Production Blades,
Milling Cutters, Reamers, and Taps.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Carbon (C)
Manganese (Mn)
Silicon (Si)
Tungsten (W)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Chromium (Cr)
Vanadium (V)
Cobalt (Co)
FORGING (a)
Start forging at
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SUPER SQUARE
4 SIDES MILLED
Super Square, with its already-squared edges and tighter tolerances, may reduce
your purchased weight, hours of valuable machine time and increases die build
efficiency.
Super Square
Compared to DCF
SUPER SQUARE
DCF
Ground or Milled
THICKNESS FINISH
Ground or Milled
+.015 to +.025
THICKNESS TOLERANCE
+.015 to +.035
Ground or Milled
WIDTH FINISH
Saw Cut
+.015 to +.025
WIDTH TOLERANCE
+.040 to +.125
LENGTH FINISH
Saw Cut
+.060 to +.187*
LENGTH TOLERANCE
+.060 to +.187
EDGE SQUARENESS
Saw Cut
.002 TIR
+.015 to+.025
+.015 to+.025
.002" TIR
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Normalizing
0.60 to 0.75%
0.75 to 0.90%
0.90 to 1.10%
1.10 to 1.40%
Annealing
0.60 to 0.90%
0.90 to 1.40%
C: 1500F (816C)
C: 1450F (788C)
C: 1600F (871C)
C: 1600 to 1700F (871 to 927C)
C: 1360 to 1400F (738 to 760C)
C: 1400 to 1450F (760 to 788C)
0.60-0.80%
0.85-1.05%
1.10-1.40%
(f) Toughness decreases with increasing carbon content and depth of hardening.
(g) For large tools and tools having intricate sections, preheating at 1050-1200F
(566-649C) is recommended.
(h) When high temperature heating is carried out in a salt bath, the range of
temperatures should be about 25F (14C) lower than that shown.
(j) Times shown apply to open furnace heat treatment. For pack hardening a
common rule is to heat for 1/2 hour per inch (25.4 mm) of cross section of the
pack.
(k) Double tempering suggested for not less than one hour at temperature each
temper.
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TOOL WRAP
Tool Wrap is a revolutionary new approach to the heat treatment process. Here's
how it works: wrap your parts in our special Tool Wrap as you would a package or
a sandwich because Tool Wrap can be wrinkled, folded or cut with scissors (.002
thick T321 Stainless). Then place in your furnace and air cool as usual with the
Tool Wrap on the material. Try Tool Wrap on all air hardening grades and hot work
steels.
GRADE AVAILABILITY
Grade
Thickness
Maximum Temperature
321 Stainless
309 Stainless
.002"
.002"
2000F (1093C)
2240F (1093C)
Tool Wrap edges are extremely sharp, gloves should always be worn when working with Tool Wrap.
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Carbon Steel
Alloy Steel
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Machine Bases
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Table Tops
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Pounds Size
(per ft) (inches)
Pounds Size
(per ft) (inches)
0.751
1.083
1.440
1.785
1.931
2.129
2.446
2.818
3.101
3.507
3.801
4.196
4.885
5.173
5.574
6.263
6.877
8.327
8.901
9.581
11.086
12.465
13.661
16.419
0.986
1.212
1.438
1.664
1.890
2.116
2.342
2.568
2.794
3.247
3.473
3.699
4.151
4.603
5.055
5.508
5.960
6.412
7.316
8.221
9.125
10.029
10.934
11.838
12.743
14.551
16.360
18.169
21.786
25.404
29.021
1.500
1.780
2.060
2.340
2.620
2.900
3.180
3.460
4.020
4.580
5.139
5.699
6.259
6.819
7.379
7.939
9.058
10.178
11.298
12.417
13.537
14.657
15.776
18.016
20.255
22.495
26.973
2.123
2.456
2.790
3.124
3.458
3.791
4.125
4.793
5.460
1/2 x 6
6-1/2
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
5/8 x 5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
6-1/2
7
8
9
10
12
3/4 x 3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
3/4 x 2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
6-1/2
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
20
7/8 x 7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
7
8
9
10
12
DCF
Pounds
(per ft)
6.128
6.795
7.463
8.130
8.798
9.465
10.800
12.135
13.470
14.805
16.140
17.475
18.810
21.480
24.150
26.820
32.161
37.501
42.841
53.521
2.853
3.240
3.628
4.015
4.403
4.791
5.566
6.341
7.116
7.891
8.666
9.442
10.217
10.992
12.542
14.093
15.643
17.193
18.744
21.844
24.945
28.046
31.146
37.348
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Thickness
Through 4" thick .......... .015 - .035 oversize
Over 4" thick ............... .062 - .124 oversize
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Pounds Size
(per ft) (inches)
1 x 1
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
6-1/2
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
1-1/8 x 1-1/8
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
1-1/8 x 3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
8
10
12
1-1/4 x 1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
3.690
4.573
5.014
5.456
6.339
7.222
8.104
8.987
9.870
10.753
12.519
14.284
16.050
17.816
19.581
21.347
23.113
24.878
28.410
31.941
35.472
42.535
49.598
56.660
4.636
5.131
6.121
7.112
8.102
9.093
10.083
11.074
12.064
14.045
16.026
18.007
19.988
21.969
23.950
31.874
39.798
47.722
5.688
6.787
7.885
Pounds Size
(per ft) (inches)
DCF
Pounds
(per ft)
1-1/4 x 2
8.983 1-1/2x 4
21.252
2-1/4 10.081 4-1/2 23.879
2-1/2 11.179 5
26.506
2-3/4 12.277 5-1/2 29.133
3
13.376 6
31.760
3-1/2 15.572
7
37.014
4
17.768 8
42.268
4-1/2 19.965 9
47.522
5
22.161 10
52.776
5-1/2 24.357 12
63.284
6
26.553 16
84.299
7
30.946 20
105.315
8
35.339 24
126.331
9
39.731 1-3/4x 1-3/4 10.977
10
44.124 2
12.506
12
52.909 2-1/4 14.034
16
70.480 2-1/2 15.563
20
88.050 2-3/4 17.092
24
105.621 3
18.621
1-3/8 x 1-3/8
6.849 3-1/2 21.678
1-1/2
7.452 4
24.736
1-3/4
8.658 4-1/2 27.794
2
9.864 5
30.851
2-1/4 11.069 5-1/2 33.909
2-1/2 12.275 6
36.967
2-3/4 13.481 7
43.082
3
14.687 8
49.197
3-1/2 17.099 9
55.312
4
19.510 10
61.427
4-1/2 21.922 12
73.658
5
24.333 2 x 2
14.267
5-1/2 26.745 2-1/4 16.011
6
29.157 2-1/2 17.755
1-3/8 x 8
38.803 2-3/4 19.499
9
43.627 3
21.244
10
47.814 3-1/2 24.732
12
57.334 4
28.220
1-1/2x 1-1/2
8.127 4-1/2 31.708
35.197
1-3/4
9.431 5
2
10.744 5-1/2 38.685
42.173
2-1/4 12.058 6
49.150
2-1/2 13.371 7
56.126
2-3/4 14.685 8
63.103
3
15.998 9
70.079
3-1/2 18.625 10
Thickness
Through 4" thick .......... .015 - .035 oversize
Over 4" thick ............... .062 - .124 oversize
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Size
(inches)
2 x 12
16
20
24
2-1/4x 2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
7
8
9
10
12
2-1/2x 2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
7
8
9
10
12
16
20
24
2-3/4x 2-3/4
3
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
84.032
111.938
139.845
167.751
17.988
19.947
21.907
23.866
27.785
31.704
35.623
39.542
43.461
47.380
55.218
63.055
70.893
78.731
94.407
22.139
24.314
26.489
30.838
35.188
39.538
43.887
48.237
52.586
61.285
69.985
78.684
87.383
104.781
137.746
172.086
206.426
26.721
29.112
33.892
38.672
43.452
48.232
53.013
57.793
2-3/4 x 7
8
9
10
12
16
20
24
3 x 3
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
7
8
9
10
12
16
20
3-1/2x 3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
7
8
9
10
12
16
20
4 x 4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
7
8
9
10
DCF
Pounds Size
(per ft) (inches)
Pounds
(per ft)
66.469
75.904
85.339
94.774
113.644
151.384
189.124
227.147
31.734
36.945
42.156
47.367
52.578
57.788
62.999
73.421
83.843
94.265
104.686
125.530
165.022
206.162
43.052
49.124
55.196
61.268
67.340
73.412
85.557
97.701
109.845
121.990
146.278
192.299
240.239
56.092
63.025
69.959
76.892
83.826
97.693
111.559
125.426
139.293
162.027
219.575
274.315
71.618
79.413
95.003
126.182
154.542
88.188
96.844
105.500
122.812
140.124
174.749
209.373
106.480
115.998
154.067
192.137
126.495
147.252
168.010
209.524
251.039
4 x 12
16
20
4-1/2 x 4-1/2
5
6
8
10
5 x 5
5-1/2
6
7
8
10
12
5-1/2x 5-1/2
6
8
10
6 x 6
7
8
10
12
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Thickness
Through 4" thick .......... .015 - .035 oversize
Over 4" thick ............... .062 - .124 oversize
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Pounds
(per ft)
.188
.287
.406
.548
.708
.892
1.094
1.320
1.563
2.115
2.751
3.470
4.273
5.159
6.169
7.225
8.365
9.588
10.895
12.285
13.758
15.315
16.956
18.679
Diameter
(inches)
2-3/4
2-7/8
3
3-1/8
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/4
4
4-1/4
4-1/2
4-3/4
5
5-1/4
5-1/2
5-3/4
6
6-1/4
6-1/2
6-3/4
7
7-1/4
7-1/2
7-3/4
8
DCF
Pounds
(per ft)
20.487
22.377
25.160
28.185
30.395
34.028
38.961
44.228
51.082
57.088
63.428
70.102
77.109
84.450
92.125
100.134
108.851
117.542
126.566
135.925
145.617
155.643
166.002
176.695
Pounds
(per ft)
Diameter
(inches)
8-1/2
8-3/4
9
9-1/2
10
10-1/2
11
11-1/2
12
12-1/2
13
13-1/2
14
14-1/2
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
24
26
28
199.083
210.778
222.806
247.864
274.257
302.838
331.941
362.379
394.152
427.260
461.703
497.481
542.177
580.892
620.942
705.047
794.492
889.277
1002.293
1108.425
1336.710
1570.126
1806.857
2149.725
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Size
(inches)
Width - Based on
Thickness (inches)
Thickness
(inches)
Rough Turned Tolerances:
(All rounds 3" diameter and
over are supplied with a
Rough Turned tolerance)
Nominal Size
(inches)
Oversize Tolerance
(inches)
1/2 to 3
Over 3 thru 6
Over 6 thru 7
Over 7 thru 18
Over 18
+0.015 to +0.035
+0.062 to +0.186
+0.093 to +0.250
+0.090 to +0.375
+0.125 to +0.5625
When ordering hot rolled bar stock, allowances must be made for machining in order
to remove all decarburized surface. Decarburization is caused by heating for forging
or rolling, and annealing. To obtain a uniform surface hardness and keep warpage to
a minimum on finished tools, it is necessary to remove all the decarburization from
all surfaces before hardening.
The minimum allowances for machining and the maximum decarburization limits for
rounds, hexagons, octagons, and flats are given in the following tables.
Minimum Allowances Per Side for Machining Prior to
Heat Treatment for Hot Rolled Rounds
Rounds
Ordered Size (inches) Hot Rolled
Forged
Rough Turned
Up to 1/2, incI.
.016
.031
Over 1 to 2, incI.
.048
.072
Over 2 to 3, incI.
.063
.094
.020
Over 3 to 4, incI.
.088
.120
.024
Over 4 to 5, incl.
.112
.145
.032
Over 5 to 6, incl.
.150
.170
.040
Over 6 to 8, incl.
.200
.200
.048
.200
.072
Over 8
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Specified Width, In.
Specified
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
Thickness
0 to 1/2 1/2 to 1 1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
6 to 7
7 to 8
8 to 9 9 to 10
(inches)
IncI.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
Incl.
A .030 .030 .035 .040 .045 .055 .065 .070 .075
0 to 1/2, incI.
B .030 .048 .064 .080 .100 .120 .144 .168 .200
A .060 .060 .065 .065 .075 .080 .085 .090 .100 .110
Over 1/2 to 1, incI.
B .060 .072 .084 .100 .120 .144 .168 .200 .200 .200
A .090 .090 .090 .100 .110 .115 .125 .140 .150
Over 1 to 2, incI.
B .090 .100 .108 .124 .148 .172 .200 .200 .200
A .120 .120 .125 .130 .135 .150 .160 .175
Over 2 to 3, incI.
B .120 .130 .140 .148 .172 .200 .200 .200
A .150 .150 .160 .180 .190 .210 .225
Over 3 to 4, incI.
B .150 .150 .160 .180 .190 .210 .225
A .180 .180 .190 .210 .225 .250
Over 4 to 5, incI.
B .180 .180 .190 .210 .225 .250
A
.210
.225
.225
.250
.250
Over 5 to 6, incI.
B
.210
.225
.225
.250
.250
A
.250
.250
.250
.250
Over 6
B
.250
.250
.250
.250
Minimum Allowances Per Side for Machining of Forged Squares and Flat Bars
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.375 to 3.5
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.250 to 24
.187 to 48
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+ or - .010
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