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P20 Tool Steel (40CrMnNiMo8-6-4) |
Plastic mould steel that is usually supplied in a hardened and tempered condition. Good machinability, better polishability, compared to 1.2312 (AISI P20+S).
Applications: Plastic moulds, frames for plastic pressure dies, hydroforming tools.
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Colour Code
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Red/Yellow
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Stocked Sizes |
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Condition of Delivery |
Hardened & tempered, 900 - 1050 N/mm2 |
Related Specifications |
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Germany |
DIN 1.2311 |
USA |
AISI P20 |
Chemical Composition |
% |
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Carbon |
0.40 |
Manganese |
1.50 |
Chromium |
1.90 |
Molybdenum |
0.20 |
Physical Properties |
Thermal expansion coefficient |
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Thermal conductivity |
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Heat Treatment |
Soft Annealing |
Temperature |
Cooling |
Hardness |
710 - 740oC |
furnace |
max 235 HB |
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Stress Relief Annealing |
Temperature |
Cooling |
500 - 550oC |
furnace |
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Hardening |
Temperature |
Cooling |
Tempering |
830 - 870oC |
oil or hot bath
180 - 220oC |
see tempering diagram |
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Thermal Cycle Diagram |

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Continuous Cooling Transformation Diagram (CCT) |

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Tempering Diagram |

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