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Material Grades
Indicatory
Material no. Designation analysis Strength Character Application
DIN: S 355 J2 (St 52-3) C ≤ 0.22 For common applications
1.0577 AFNOR:
AISI:
A 52 FP
A738
Si ≤ 0.55
Mn ≤ 1.60
≈ 550 N/mm²
Structural steel
in tool, mould and machine
unalloyed, with good weldability construction
C - 0.38
DIN: X 38 CrMoV 51 Si - 1.00 Moulding plates and inserts
1.2343 Hot-work steel
AFNOR: Z 38 CDV 5 Mn - 0.40 ≈ 780 N/mm² for plastic injection mould
UNI: X 37 CrMoV 51 KU Cr - 5.30 high-alloy tools
AISI: H11 Mo - 1.20
V - 0.40
C - 0.38
DIN: X 38 CrMoV 51 Si - 1.00 Moulding plates and inserts
Hot-work steel
1.2343 ESU
AFNOR: Z 38 CDV 5 Mn - 0.40 for die casting (Al, Mg, Zn etc.)
≈ 780 N/mm² suitable for mirror polishing,
UNI: X 37 CrMoV 51 KU Cr - 5.30 and plastic injection mould
Mo - 1.20 electro-slag remelted, high-alloy tools
(ESR) AISI: H11 ESR
V - 0.40
DIN: X 40 CrMoV 5-1 C - 0.40 Hot-work steel
Si - 1.00 high-temperature resistant, high Standard material for hot-work
1.2344
AFNOR: Z 40 CDV 5
Cr - 5.30 ≈ 780 N/mm² temperature wear resistant, tools, extrusion moulds, dies,
UNI: X 40 CrMoV 5-1 KU Mo - 1.40 excellent thermal conductivity, tools for plastics processing
AISI: H13 V - 1.00 high-alloy
C - 1.53
DIN: X 155 CrVMo 121 Si - 0.30 Moulding plates and inserts as
Steel for through hardening
1.2379
AFNOR: Z 160 CDV 12 Mn - 0.35 well as wear plates or cutting
Cr - 12.00 ≈ 850 N/mm2 wear-resistant cold-work steel,
UNI: X 155 CrVMo 12 1 KU dies with
Mo - 0.80 high-alloy increased wear resistance
AISI: ≈ D2
V - 0.80
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Indicatory
Material no. Designation analysis Strength Character Application
C - 0.56
DIN: 56 NiCrMoV 7 Cr - 1.10 Steel for through hardening Auxiliary tools for extruders,
1.2714 AFNOR:
AISI:
55 NCDV 7
L6
Mo
Ni
-
-
0.50
1.70
≈ 850 N/mm² good high-temperature resi-
stance and toughness
hot-forging tools, dies for pro-
cessing tin, lead and zinc alloys
V - 0.10
C - 0.42
DIN: 42 CrMo 4 Si - 0.25 Tempered steel
1.7225
AFNOR: 42 CD 4 Mn - 0.75 high resistance, high toughness, Engineering, Groundplates,
UNI: 42 CrMo 4 S - <0.035 ≈ 720 N/mm² Axes, Gear shafts, Gear wheels
Cr - 1.10 universally useable in engineering
AISI: 4140
Mo - 0.22
Si - 0.40
Fe - 0.40
DIN: AlMg 4.5 Mn Cu - 0.10
3.3547 EN:
AFNOR:
ISO 5083
A-G4.5MC
Mn
Mg
-
-
0.70
4.40
≤ 290 N/mm²
(depending on Aluminium alloy Plates for mould bases and jigs
(AW-5083) Cr - 0.15 thickness)
UNI: 7790
Zn - 0.25
Ti - 0.15
Si - 0.40
Fe - 0.50
DIN: AlZnMgCu 1.5 Cu - 1.60
3.4365 EN:
AFNOR:
ISO 7075
A-Z5GU
Mn
Mg
-
-
0.30
2.40
≤ 540 N/mm²
(depending on
Aluminium zinc alloy
high-strength, hardened
Plates for mould tools and dies
with increased requirements on
(AW-7075) Cr - 0.23 thickness) strength
UNI: 9007/2
Zn - 5.60
Ti - 0.20
This general information is only a recommendation for anyone to apply freely. For individual cases the buyer must make sure they purchase
for the right application. If in doubt, a specialist (e.g. steel manufacturer, hardening shop) should be consulted. Liability does not lie with
Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG.
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Material No.: 1.0577 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: S 355 J2 (St 52-3) - If no welding is required, we recommend 1.1730
AFNOR: A 52 FP → better machinability in spite of higher strength
UNI: -
AISI: A738
Treatment by Welding:
very good weldability due to its low carbon content
Polishing:
Etching:
EDM: not usual
Nitriding:
Hard chroming :
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Material No.: 1.1730
Designation DIN: C 45 U
AFNOR: XC 48
UNI: -
AISI: 1045
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching:
EDM: not usual
Nitriding:
Hard chroming:
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58
54
50
46
42
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Material No.: 1.2083 / 1.2083 ESR* TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: X 40 Cr 13 - cold-work steel
AFNOR: Z 40 C 14 - must be tempered several times after
UNI: - hardening (max. 52HRC).
AISI: 420 / 420 ESR The demand for “max. hardness”
often ends up in material breakage.
Indicatory analysis: C 0.40 - mould temperature max. 200°C
Si 0.40 - corrosion-resistant after hardening
Mn 0.30
Cr 13.00 - The ESR quality guarantees an
extremely pure and homogeneous
Strength: ≈ 720 N/mm² microstructure.
W
Thermal conductivity at 100°C: 18
mK
Character: low corrosion, high-alloy, low warpage steel for through hardening with
excellent properties for mirror polishing as well as good photoetching, good
machinability, high wear resistance and high dimensional stability
Application: mould plates and inserts for working with chemically aggressive plastics;
because of excellent polishing, suitable for optical and medical products
Treatment by Polishing:
can be polished in the annealed and hardened state; good preliminary
surface preparation work is decisive for a good polish
Etching:
good photoetching (graining)
Spark eroding:
in the hardened and tempered condition, treat again for stress relief
about 20°C below the last temperature
Nitriding:
not recommended
Hard chroming:
56
52
48
44
40
36
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Material No.: 1.2085
Designation DIN: X 33 CrS 16
AFNOR: Z 35 CD 17.S
UNI: -
AISI: ≈ 422 + S
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching:
EDM: not recommended
Nitriding:
Hard chroming:
Tempering chart:
HRC
48
44
40
36
32
28
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Material No.: 1.2162 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: 21 MnCr 5 - For mirror finish, we recommend the through hardening
AFNOR: 20 MC 5 steel 1.2767.
UNI: -
AISI: 5120
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching: possible
EDM:
Nitriding:
Usually, hardened parts are not nitrided → loss of hardness.
Hard chroming:
recommended, results in increased wear and corrosion resistance
Heat treatment: Annealing:
670 to 710 °C for about 2 to 5 hours
slow controlled cooling, further cooling in air, max. 205 HB
Carburising:
900 to 950 °C. The choice of the carburising means and carburising
temperature depends on the desired surface carbon content, the
carburising graph and the required case depth.
Case hardening:
870 to 930 °C in powder/salt bath, cooling in oil/hot bath at 160 to 250 °C
Intermediate heat treatment:
630 to 650 °C, for about 2 to 4 hours with slow furnace cooling
Preheating:
350 °C depending on dimensions
Hardening:
curing temperature 810 to 840 °C in oil of ~ 60 °C warmth
Cooling:
in to about 100 °C oil, then in air to about 50 °C
Tempering:
1 hour per 20 mm part thickness, min. 2 hours
Tempering chart:
HRC
62
58
54
50
46
42
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Material No.: 1.2210 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: 115 CrV 3 - Silver steel 1.2210 is finish-ground to h9 tolerance.
AFNOR: 100 C3
UNI: 107 CrV 3 KU
AISI: L2
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching:
EDM: unusual
Nitriding:
Hard chroming:
64
60
56
52
48
44
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Material No.: 1.2311 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: 40 CrMnMo 7 - core strength decreases with increasing
AFNOR: 40 CMD 8 plate thickness
UNI: 35 CrMo 8 KU → For thickness >300 we recommend 1.2738.
AISI: P20
Treatment by Polishing:
good suitability for polishing; for higher surface requirements, through
hardened steels are recommended.
Etching:
possible
EDM:
Nitriding:
increases the steel's wear resistance
Hard chroming:
particularly increases wear resistance and corrosion resistance
48
44
40
36
32
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Material No.: 1.2312 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: 40 CrMnMoS 86 - for increased surface quality requirements
AFNOR: 40 CMD 8.S use material grade 1.2311.
UNI: -
AISI: P20 + S
52
48
44
40
36
32
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Material No.: 1.2316 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: X 38 CrMo 16 - corrosion resistant like 1.2085
AFNOR: Z 35 CD 17 - for superior surfaces
UNI: X 38 CrMo 16 KU
AISI: ≈ 422
52
48
44
40
36
32
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Material No.: 1.2343 / 1.2343 ESR* TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: X 38 CrMoV 51 - susceptible to corrosion;
AFNOR: Z 38 CDV 5 during maching, continuous
UNI: X 37 CrMoV 51 KU corrosion protection has to be
AISI: H11 / H11 ESR ensured (especially during wire
EDM)
Indicatory analysis: C 0.38
Si 1.00 - 1.2343 ESR is highly suitable
Mn 0.40 for mirror polishing
Cr 5.30
Mo 1.20
V 0.40
58 1600
54 1400
50 1200
48 1000
44 800
Overview 40 600
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Material No.: 1.2344 / 1.2344 ESR* TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: X 40 CrMoV 5-1 - susceptible to corrosion;
AFNOR: Z 40 CDV 5 during maching, continuous
UNI: X 40 CrMoV 5-1 KU corrosion protection has to be
AISI: H13 / H13 ESR ensured (especially during wire
EDM)
Indicatory analysis: C 0.40
Si 1.00 - 1.2344 ESR is highly suitable
Cr 5.30 for mirror polishing
Mo 1.40
V 1.00
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching:
possible
EDM:
Nitriding:
Hard chroming: in special cases
56
52
48
44
40
36
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Material No.: 1.2363
Designation DIN: X 100 CrMoV 5
AFNOR: Z 100 CDV 5
UNI: X 100 CrMoV 5-1 KU
AISI: A2
Character: steel for through hardening with good machinability, high wear resistance
and low warpage; very good dimensional stability, thoughness and through
hardenability
Application: mould plates and inserts as well as cutting punches, wear plates and cutting
dies with high requirements on toughness
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching:
possible
Nitriding:
Hard chroming:
64
60
56
52
48
44
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Material No.: 1.2379 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: X 155 CrVMo 121 - secondary hardening, very good base
AFNOR: Z 160 CDV 12 material for nitriding or coating
UNI: X 155 CrVMo 12 1 KU
AISI: ≈ D2
Hardening:
curing temperature: see tempering chart
quenching in oil/air/hot bath
obtainable hardness: 63−65 HRC
Tempering:
slow heating to tempering temperature (to avoid forming of cracks)
immediately after hardening;
triple tempering at max. secondary hardening temperature is recommended;
rapid cooling following the tempering improves the dimensional stability;
maximum hardness achievable after tempering: 60−62 HRC
Tempering chart:
HRC
66
62
58 1020 °C
1060 bis 1080 °C
54
50
46
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Material No.: 1.2714
Designation DIN: 56 NiCrMoV 7
AFNOR: 55 NCDV 7
UNI: -
AISI: L6
Treatment by Polishing:
technical polishing possible
Etching:
EDM:
possible
Nitriding:
Hard chroming:
58
54
50
46
42
38
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Material No.: 1.2714 HH
Designation DIN: 56 NiCrMoV 7
AFNOR: 55 NCDV 7
UNI: -
AISI: L6
Treatment by Polishing:
technical polishing possible
Etching:
EDM:
possible
Nitriding:
Hard chroming:
58
54
50
46
42
38
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Material No.: 1.2738
Designation DIN: 40 CrMnNiMo 8-6-4
AFNOR: 40 CMND 8
UNI: -
AISI: ≈ P20 + Ni
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching:
highly suitable
EDM:
Nitriding:
Hard chroming: suitable
56
52
48
44
40
36
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Material No.: 1.2767 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: 45 NiCrMo 16 - To avoid unwanted warping during plastic
AFNOR: 45 NCD 16 injection, the tempering temperature after
UNI: 40 NiCrMoV 16 KU hardening must exceed the operating
AISI: ≈ 6F7 temperature by 50 °C.
Treatment by Polishing:
best metallurgical properties for mirror finish
Etching: is possible
EDM: highly suitable
Nitriding: not usual
Hard chroming:
particularly increases the steel's wear resistance and corrosion resistance
58
54
50
48
44
40
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Material No.: 1.2842 TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: 90 MnCrV 8 - Steel grade 1.2510 is an adequate alternative with
AFNOR: 90 MV 8 regards to its properties, machinability and
UNI: 90 MnVCr 8 KU dimensional stability after heat treatment.
AISI: ≈ O2
Treatment by Polishing:
Etching: not common → 1.2379
Nitriding:
EDM:
is possible
Hard chroming:
66
62
58
54
50
46
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Material No.: 1.3343 (HSS) TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: HS 6-5-2 C - excellent for PVD and CVD coating;
AFNOR: Z 85 WDCV 6 highest dimensional stability because the
UNI: X 82 WMoV 6 5 steel was tempered at more than 520 °C.
AISI: M 2 reg. C
Application: blocks for eroding, cold forming tools such as cutting, fine blanking and
impact extrusion punches and dies
inserts with a very high wear resistance
Treatment by Polishing: suitable
Nitriding: highly suitable
EDM: highly suitable for EDM
Coating: highly suitable
Heat treatment: Annealing:
820 to 850 °C, about 2 to 5 hours
slow controlled cooling of 10 to 20°C per hour to about 55°C;
then further cooling in air. Maximum 270 HB
Hardening:
1190 - 1230 °C
quenching in oil/compressed gas/air/hot bath
obtainable hardness: 66 HRC
Tempering:
slow heating to tempering temperature (to avoid forming of cracks)
immediately after hardening;
triple tempering is recommended
Tempering chart:
HRC
70
65
60
55
50
45
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 °C
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Material No.: 1.3344 PM (PM23) TechnicalTip
Designation DIN: PM 6-5-3 - excellent for PVD and CVD coating;
AFNOR: X 130 WMoCrV 6-5-4-3 highest dimensional stability because the
UNI: W 6 Mo 5 Cr 4 V 3 steel was tempered at more than 520 °C.
AISI: M 3-2 (PM)
Character: powder metallurgy high-speed steel with good machinability, high resistance
to adhesive and abrasive wear, with optimal toughness due to the uniform and
fine carbide structure, very good through hardenability and high dimensional
stability
Application: blocks for eroding, cutting punches and dies with particularly durable edges,
inserts with excellent wear resistance
Treatment by Polishing:
best metallurgical properties for mirror finish
Nitriding: highly suited for nitriding
EDM: highly suited for EDM
Coating: highly suited for coating
Heat treatment: Soft annealing:
at 860 to 880 °C, for approx. 2 to 5 hours
slow controlled cooling of 10 to 20 °C per hour to about 600 °C;
further cooling in air, max. 260 HB
Hardening:
curing temperature: see tempering chart
Quenching in oil/compressed gas/air/hot bath
Attainable hardness: 64−66 HRC
Tempering:
Slow heating to tempering temperature (in order to avoid formation of cracks)
immediately after hardening;
tempering three times is recommended
Tempering chart:
HRC
68
66
1180 °C
64 1150 °C
1100 °C
62
60
58
500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 °C
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Material No.: 1.7131
Designation DIN: 16 MnCr 5
AFNOR: 16 MC 5
UNI: -
AISI: 5115
Overview
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Material No.: 1.7225
Designation: DIN: 42 CrMo 4
AFNOR: 42 CD 4
UNI: 42 CrMo 4
AISI: 4140
Application: machine construction, base plates, axes, gear shafts, gear wheels
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40
30
20
10
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Material No.: CF-H40S+ TechnicalTip
Designation ISO: K40 - Excellent corrosion resistance in
US Industry: C11/C12 connection with the mechanical and
physical characteristics required in die
making.
10 µm
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Material No.: 3.3547
Designation DIN: AlMg4,5Mn / ISO 5083
AFNOR: A - G4,5MC
UNI: 7790
AISI: -
Treatment by Polishing:
EDM: suitable
Etching:
Milling:
ideally suited
Welding:
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Material No.: 3.4365
Designation DIN: AlZnMgCu 1.5 / ISO 7075
AFNOR: A - Z5GU
UNI: 9007 / 2
AISI: -
W
Thermal conductivity at 100 °C: 130−160
mK
Character: hardened, high-strength aluminium zinc alloy with good properties for
structure-etching, as well as good machinability, EDM and polishing properties
Density: 2.8 kg/dm3
Thermal expansion coefficient: 23.4 10-6 m/mK
Max. temperature permanent/short term 90/120 °C
Application: plates for mould tools and dies with increased requirements on strength;
components for machine and jig construction
Treatment by Polishing:
Milling: possible
EDM:
Etching: suitable for structure-etching
Repair welding: not suitable for welding
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Material No.: M V10 PM TechnicalTip
Designation AISI: A11 (PM) - Due to the high vanadium content the
steel is enriched with small, hard carbides.
This guarantees optimum edge stability
with maximum abrasive wear resistance.
Character: Powder metallurgical high-speed steel with optimal dimensional accuracy after
the heat treatment. Highest abrasive wear resistance and excellent toughness.
Good machinability through a homogeneous microstructure.
Application: Blocks for eroding, dies and cutting punches with extreme requirements,
fine blanking punches, pressing punches for sinter press tools
Hardening:
Curing temperature: see tempering chart
quenching in oil/compressed gas/air/hot bath
obtainable hardness: 60-63 HRC
Tempering:
slow heating to tempering temperature (to avoid forming of cracks)
immediately after hardening;
triple tempering is recommended
Tempering chart:
HRC
64
62
1180 °C
60 1140 °C
1080 °C
58
56
54
480 500 520 540 560 580 600 °C
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Cold-work steel
Cold-work steel is used for tools that are generally operated at a temperature lower than 200°C. The high alloy
cold-work steel grades offer a high wear resistance combined to a good compressive strength. The low alloy
grades and those having a low carbon content offer a higher toughness and sufficient compressive strength with
a reduced wear resistance.
Other noteworthy features are: Economic machinability, cold formability, well polishable and sufficiently resistant
against agressive plastics.
Hot-work steel
The permanent operation temperature of hot-work steel is above 200°C. The hot-work steel thus offers best
properties for tools designed to process high performance plastics. Further applications are in the field of die
casting, extrusion and die forging.
The following properties are expected of hot-work steel: high thermal resistance and toughness, high hot-wear
resistance and high thermal shock resistance.
Inside our furnaces with a total capacity of 240 tons, the steel we process is heat treated for stress relief.
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