1.2344 - 5.2% Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium Hot Work Tool Steel
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Description
1.2344 grade steel is a hot work chromium-molybdenum-vanadium tool steel.
It has excellent working properties and offers high temperature strength and wear resistance.
Typical applications of 1.2344 grade steel
- Hot forging and pressing dies subject to severe abrasion
- Hot punching
- Piercing and trimming tools
- Shear blades
- Plastic moulds
- Extrusion dies for aluminium, copper and brass
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PRODUCTION METHOD
Rolled or Forged
FINISHES
Black Bar or Bright Bar