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1.2510,O1 Cold Work Tool Steel

1.2510 (marketed as AISI O1) is a high-quality, oil-hardening cold work tool steel. Enriched with manganese, chromium, and tungsten, it is renowned for its excellent machinability and superior dimensional stability during heat treatment. As a versatile mould steel, it achieves high surface hardness and good edge-holding capabilities. It is often preferred over high-chromium grades like 1.2379 when better toughness and ease of fabrication are required for intricate tool designs.
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Product Overview Of 1.2510 Tool Steel


Known commercially as AISI O1, our 1.2510 tool steel is a premium oil-hardening cold work steel. It contains specific additions of manganese, chromium, and tungsten to enhance its overall toughness. This oil-hardening cold work tool steel provides superior dimensional stability during heat treatment processes. Users often prefer this grade over high-chromium alternatives when working on intricate tool designs. It achieves high surface hardness while maintaining excellent edge-holding capabilities.


Product Parameters Of 1.2510 Tool Steel


Production Route:

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

Heat Treatment:

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:

65-300mm

Φ70-400mm

Width:

400-1000mm

Rolled

Thickness:

12-80mm

Φ12-80mm

Width:

100-700mm


Chemical Composition

C

Si

Mn

Cr

W

V

9CrWMn

0.85~0.95

≤0.40

0.90~1.20

0.50~0.80

0.50~0.80

≤0.30

1.2510

0.90~1.05

0.15~0.35

1.00~1.20

0.50~0.70

0.50~0.70

0.05~0.15

O1

0.85~1.00

0.10~0.50

1.00~1.40

0.40~0.70

0.40~0.60

≤0.30


Product Advantages Of 1.2510 Tool Steel


Superior Machinability And Toughness

Our 1.2510 tool steel delivers exceptional machinability in the annealed condition to streamline your production. The enriched chemical composition ensures an optimal balance between wear resistance and operational reliability. This material resists cracking and deformation even during complex fabrication processes. Compared to grades like 1.2379, our O1 cold work steel offers better toughness for intricate and demanding configurations. It operates effectively without excessive downtime during prolonged heavy usage.


Different Surface Conditions


Reliable Dimensional Stability

Maintaining precise shapes is critical for industrial tooling and precision instruments. Our material guarantees excellent dimensional stability throughout the entire heat treatment cycle. It is carefully engineered to minimize distortion when undergoing standard oil quenching. This stability makes it an ideal choice for manufacturing gauges, master tools, and complex guide rails. We supply it with varied surface conditions like machined or peeled to meet exact project tolerances.


Product Applications Of 1.2510 Tool Steel


Cutting And Punching Operations

This material is widely utilized within the global tool and die industry. It serves as the primary material for blanking dies, shear blades, and heavy-duty punching tools. The high surface hardness ensures consistent performance when cutting materials up to six millimeters thick. Toolmakers rely on our material to prevent edge wear during repetitive industrial shearing processes. It consistently outperforms lower-alloy alternatives in demanding manufacturing environments.


Forming And Moulding Production

Precision forming tools require a strong foundation to endure high mechanical stress without failing. It is exceptionally well-suited for producing thread rolling dies, cold taps, broaches, and reamers. In the plastics industry, it functions perfectly for master cavity sinking hobs and mould steel inserts. We also operate a dedicated facility to process custom mould plates from this material according to specific client drawings.


Why Choose Us For 1.2510 Tool Steel


Integrated Mill Production

ShengHe Metal operates as the direct sales division of Hubei Zhongye Mill. Our headquarters spans over 1.6 million square meters with an impressive annual production capacity. We control the entire industrial chain using advanced 40-ton EBT furnaces and multi-ton forging presses. This integrated approach ensures strict quality oversight from raw material melting to final component delivery. We keep over two thousand tons of regular stock to ensure rapid global dispatch.


Rigorous Quality Control

Every steel block undergoes rigorous pre-shipment inspections inside our independent testing laboratory. Our professional engineers conduct comprehensive ultrasonic tests according to Sep 1921 Class 3 standards. We thoroughly check the chemical composition, microstructure, and surface hardness of every batch. We maintain strict testing protocols to guarantee uniform quality across all international shipments. Customers receive fully certified materials tailored to their exact metallurgical requirements.


FAQ Of 1.2510 Tool Steel


What surface conditions are available for this steel?

We offer various surface conditions including black surface, turned, milled, peeled, and precision grinded finishes.


What is the typical hardness of the supplied material?

The material is supplied in an annealed condition with a maximum hardness of 229HB.


What is the minimum order quantity for international shipments?

The minimum order quantity is approximately 25 tons, which equals one standard container load. You can mix different steel grades to reach this required volume.


Can you provide custom finished plates or components?

Yes, we operate a dedicated machining factory to produce precision finished plates and a separate facility for standard components.


Do you offer material samples before placing a full order?

We provide free material samples for quality verification. The express shipping cost for these samples must be covered by the recipient.



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Independent Laboratory

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