AISI: H11

Typical Analysis : C 0.36 ; Cr 5.0 ; Mo 1-3 ; V 0.4%

Properties : This is a standard 5% Chromium Hot Die Steel used in universal applications. It has good toughness along with excellent resistivity to heat checking.

Applications : An excellent steel for die casting tools like pressure chamber inserts, pistons, sprue bushes, die blocks, mould inserts, cores and spreader pins for light alloys. It is used extensively for aluminium extrusion, for its dies, mandrels, rams and liners, and also in some forgings