1.Application

    1.2842 steel is an oil-hardening,high-carbon,high-chromium cold work tool steels. It's known as group O steels consisting of O1, O2, O6, and O7 types.

    1.2842 steel is easy forging with good machinability and strong resistance to thermal sensitivity .

    1.2842 steel has high hardness and wear resistance and good punching ability .

    1.2842 steel is widely used for plastic molds , and thickness less than 6mm stamping die , cutting tools . With hardness 58-60HRC after heat treatment. 

2. Melting process

    EAF+LF+VD

3. Size range

    Round bars: Dia. 12mm-600mm;

    Flat bars: Thickness: 16mm~300mm; Width: 155mm~800mm; 

4. Delivery condition

    HR or HF, black surface or peeled/milled surface