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1.2344,H13,SKD61 Hot Work Tool Steel

1.2344 (equivalent to AISI H13 or SKD61) is a high-performance chromium-molybdenum-vanadium tool steel known for its exceptional hot hardness and toughness. Frequently used as a high-quality mould steel, it offers excellent resistance to thermal fatigue and "heat checking." This grade features superior through-hardening properties and dimensional stability. Its balanced composition ensures high wear resistance at elevated temperatures, making it one of the most widely used materials for hot-work applications and demanding plastic processing environments.
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Product Overview Of 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel


Our 1.2344 hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13 and SKD61, is a highly refined chromium-molybdenum vanadium alloy meticulously designed for demanding industrial environments. This high-performance material consistently provides exceptional hot hardness and superior toughness. It delivers excellent resistance to thermal fatigue and actively prevents heat checking during rigorous operational cycles. With outstanding through-hardening properties and dimensional stability, our 1.2344 tool steel ensures prolonged wear resistance at elevated temperatures, making it a highly reliable choice for advanced plastic processing and high-stress forming tasks.


Product Parameters Of 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel


Production Route:

EAF+LF+VD or+ ESR,Forged or Hot Rolled

Heat Treatment:

Annealed or EFS Annealed

Hardness:

≤ 229HB

UT Standards:

Sep 1921 Class3 D/d or E/e

Surface Condition:

Black surface or machined


Size Range:


Flat

Round

Forged

Thickness:

150-600mm

Φ150-700mm

Width:

400-1600mm

Rolled

Thickness:

12-150mm

Φ12-150mm

Width:

150-700mm


Chemical Composition

C

Si

Mn

Cr

Mo

V

SKD61

0.35~0.42

0.80~1.20

0.25~0.50

4.80~5.50

1.00~1.50

0.80~1.15

1.2344

0.38~0.42

0.80~1.20

0.30~0.50

4.80~5.50

1.20~1.50

0.90~1.10

H13

0.32~0.45

0.80~1.20

0.20~0.40

4.75~5.50

1.10~1.75

0.80~1.20


Product Advantages Of 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel


Exceptional Thermal Resistance

Operating under severe thermal loads requires materials that actively resist degradation and structural failure over extended periods. Our H13 hot work steel offers outstanding resistance to thermal shock and continuous heat exposure. It significantly minimizes the risk of heat checking and surface cracking during rapid heating and cooling cycles. This critical thermal stability ensures that our mold components maintain their integrity and dimensional accuracy, ultimately extending the service life of your valuable tooling investments.


Different Surface Conditions


Superior Structural Toughness

Maintaining consistent material strength under extreme pressure is crucial for heavy-duty metal forming and molding applications. We carefully formulate our SKD61 mould steel to deliver excellent through-hardening capabilities and highly balanced mechanical strength. This exceptional toughness directly prevents brittle fractures when the material is subjected to intense mechanical stress or heavy impact loads. By integrating our robust materials into your production lines, you achieve higher operational reliability, drastically reduced downtime, and more consistent output quality.


Optimized Wear Resistance

Abrasive industrial environments rapidly degrade standard materials, leading to frequent tooling replacements and significantly increased operational costs. The precise elemental composition of our premium hot work steel provides an excellent robust barrier against abrasive wear at elevated temperatures. It reliably retains high surface hardness even when continuously exposed to aggressive resins or abrasive light metal alloys. Choosing our durable steel solutions translates to longer continuous production runs, reduced maintenance interventions, and vastly improved overall manufacturing efficiency.


Product Applications Of 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel


Die Casting Tooling

Processing molten light metals demands robust tooling materials capable of withstanding extreme cyclical temperatures and highly corrosive environments. Our versatile die casting steel material is exceptionally suited for creating highly durable dies and cores used in aluminum, magnesium, and zinc alloy casting processes. It effectively resists thermal fatigue and soldering, ensuring consistent part dimensions and exceptionally smooth surface finishes throughout extended and highly demanding casting campaigns.


Plastic Injection Moulding

High-volume plastic manufacturing requires specialized mold materials that offer superior polishability and steadfast resistance to aggressive polymers. Our 1.2344 hot work tool steel is highly ideal for fabricating precision mold inserts that handle abrasive resins on a daily basis. Its high dimensional stability during heat treatment guarantees highly accurate molding profiles, while its excellent wear resistance effectively maintains sharp features and flawless cavity finishes over millions of rapid injection cycles.


Hot Forging and Extrusion

Heavy metal deformation processes impose immense compressive forces and rapid abrasive wear on critical tooling components. We expertly supply high-grade steel specifically for manufacturing rugged forging dies, heavy-duty punches, extrusion liners, and mandrels. The superior high-temperature strength of our chromium-molybdenum vanadium steel actively prevents premature deformation and ensures highly reliable performance under severe mechanical loads, making it completely indispensable for efficient light metal extrusion and forging facilities.


Why Choose Us For 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel


Integrated Production Capabilities

Securing a highly reliable supply chain requires partnering with an enterprise possessing complete and transparent industrial control. Operating a vast facility spanning 1.6 million square meters, our capabilities entirely encompass large-scale EBT and ESR furnaces alongside massive forging presses. This fully integrated in-house production chain allows us to strictly regulate quality and intelligently manage costs. We also provide precision machining and custom mold component fabrication to precisely meet your exacting specifications.


Rigorous Quality Control System

Delivering uncompromised material integrity remains the core foundation of our long-term global client relationships. Our dedicated independent laboratory conducts exhaustive daily testing, including precise chemical analysis, mechanical evaluation, microstructure examination, and ultrasonic testing. From initial material scheduling to final pre-shipment inspection in our dedicated loading warehouse, we execute strict multi-stage quality procedures. This guarantees every steel block exactly conforms to international standard specifications and your unique operational requirements.


FAQ Of 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel


What standards do you follow for steel production?

We proudly produce our tool steel and alloy steel materials strictly according to international specifications, carefully including DIN, ASTM/AISI, EN, ISO, JIS, and GB standards.


How do you ensure the internal soundness of the materials?

All our steel products undergo rigorous ultrasonic testing according to Sep 1921 Class3 D/d or E/e standards directly before leaving our facility to fully guarantee internal integrity.


Do you offer precision machining services for mold plates?

Yes, alongside raw material supply, we expertly operate a dedicated machining factory providing sawing, milling, and grinding to deliver precision-finished mold plates and ground flat bars.


Can you accommodate urgent material requests?

We steadily maintain a regular ready stock of over 3,000 tons covering various tool and mold steels in our warehouse, actively enabling us to promptly fulfill urgent industrial demands.



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Independent Laboratory

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