DIN 1.2363(X100CrMoV5) Cold Worked Tool Steel
Unmatched Abrasion Resistance
DIN 1.2363’s high chromium (4.80-5.50%) and molybdenum content forms dense chromium carbides, offering 30% higher wear resistance than standard D2 steel. This makes it ideal for blanking dies and shear blades subjected to heavy abrasive loads.
Precision Machinability & Stability
In the annealed state (≤255 HB), DIN 1.2363 exhibits excellent machinability and grindability. Its low distortion during heat treatment ensures tight tolerances for complex tools like thread rolling dies and injection mold inserts.
Versatile Industrial Adaptability
From automotive stamping tools to plastic mold cavities, DIN 1.2363 adapts to diverse applications. Its balanced toughness and wear resistance extend tool lifespan by 20%, reducing downtime and production costs.
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Comprehensive Guide to DIN 1.2363 (X100CrMoV5) Tool Steel
1. DIN 1.2363 Tool Steel Introduction
DIN 1.2363 (X100CrMoV5) is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, dimensional stability, and deep hardenability. With a composition of 0.95-1.10% carbon, 4.80-5.50% chromium, and 0.90-1.40% molybdenum, it achieves a hardness of 60-62 HRC after heat treatment. Its uniform carbide distribution minimizes tool wear in abrasive environments, making it ideal for precision cutting tools, cold forming dies, and high-stress industrial components. Widely used in automotive, metalworking, and plastic molding industries, DIN 1.2363 combines durability with cost-effectiveness for demanding applications.
| Heat treatment | Normalized ; Annealed ; Quenched ; Tempered | ||
| Surface condition | Black; Peeled; Polished; Machined; Grinded; Turned; Milled | ||
| Delivery condition | Forged; Hot rolled; Cold drawn | ||
| Test | Tensile strength, Yield strength, elongation, area of reduction, impact value, hardness, grain size, ultrasonic test, US inspection, magnetic particle testing, etc. | ||
| Payment terms | T/T;L/C;/Money gram/ Paypal | ||
| Trade terms | FOB; CIF; C&F; etc.. | ||
| Packing | Standard Packages, or as Customers Request | ||
| Delivery time | 30-45 days | ||
| Application | AISI A2 is suitable for applications such as Blanking dies, block and ring gauges, coining, cold forming, cold trimming and forming dies, cold shears, rolls, knurls and knurling tools, machine parts, mandrels, punches and punch plates, reamers, shear and slitter blades, stamping dies and threading tapes. | ||
2. DIN 1.2363 Tool Steel Supply Range
| Size | Round | Dia 12-500mm | |
| Plate/Flat/Block | Thickness 12mm-500mm | ||
| Width 210mm-710mm | |||
| Process | EAF+LF+VD+Forged+Heat treatment(optional) | ||
3. DIN 1.2363 Tool Steel Chemical Composition&Global Equivalents
| Country | China | Japan | Germany | USA | UK |
| Standard | GB/T 1299 | JIS G4404 | DIN EN ISO4957 | ASTM A681 | BS 4659 |
| Grade | Cr5Mo1V | SKD12 | 1.2363/X100CrMoV5 | A2/T30102 | BA2 |
| Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| A2/T30102 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.50 | 4.75 | 5.50 | 0.15 | 0.50 | 0.90 | 1.40 |
| 1.2363/ X100CrMoV5 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 4.80 | 5.50 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.90 | 1.20 |
| SKD12 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 4.80 | 5.50 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.90 | 1.20 |
| BA2 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 0.30 | 0.70 | 0.035 | 0.035 | . . . | 0.40 | 4.75 | 5.25 | 0.15 | 0.40 | 0.90 | 1.10 |
4. DIN 1.2363 Tool Steel Physical & Mechanical Properties
Physical Properties
| Property | Metric Units |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.80 g/cm³ |
| Thermal Expansion (20-200°C) | 11.5×10⁻⁶/°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 28.0 W/(m·K) |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Metric Units |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Quenched & Tempered) | 60-62 HRC |
| Tensile Strength | 1800-2100 MPa |
| Impact Toughness (Charpy) | 10-15 J |
5. DIN 1.2363 Tool Steel Heat Treatment
Stress relieving
After heavy grinding or machine it is advisable to stress relieve tool steel A2 to reduce the danger of cracking or distortion during subsequent heat treatments. Heat slowly to 670-700°C, soak for a minimum of two hours per 25mm of section then cool down in the furnace.
Annealing
To prevent decarburization use a controlled atmosphere furnace or pack in a sealed container using some inert material. To anneal A2 tool steel for lowest hardness, heat slowly to 899°C(1650°F) and hold at this temperature for about two hours per inch of greatest cross-section. Cool steel A2 at a rate of 20°F (10°C) per hour to 650°C (1200°F) and reheat to 732°C (1350°F); hold 3 hours per inch of greatest cross-section; furnace cool at 20 degrees per hour to 593°C (1100°F); then furnace-cool to 482°C (900°F) and air-cool.
Hardening
Preheating temperature: 1200–1380°F (650–750°C). Austenitizing temperature: 1700 –1780°F (925–970°C) but usually 1720–1760°F (940–960°C).
Tempering
Choose the tempering temperature according to the hardness required by reference to the tempering graph.
Heat uniformly and thoroughly to the desired temperature and hold for 25 minutes per cm of thickness. Tool steel A2 can be double tempering, after intermediate cooling to room temperature. Temper at 200°C for a balance of hardness and strength or 350°C where strength is more important than hardness. A minimum holding time of 2 hours per inch of greatest cross-section should be used.
Quenching
Martempering bath or fluidized bed at 360–430°F (180–220°C) or 840–1020°F (450–550°C) then cool in air
Circulating air or atmosphere
Vacuum furnace with overpressure of gas at cooling
Oil (only for small and uncomplicated tools)
6. DIN 1.2363 Tool Steel Applications
DIN 1.2363 excels in high-wear and precision applications:
Cold Work Tools: Blanking dies, forming dies, and slitting blades.
Cutting Tools: Precision punches, shear blades, and thread rolling dies.
Industrial Components: Wear plates, guide rails, and high-stress fixtures.
Plastic Molds: High-hardness inserts requiring abrasion resistance.
Why Choose DIN 1.2363?
Superior dimensional stability and edge retention under cyclic loads.
20% longer service life compared to conventional D2 steel.
Key Advantages of DIN 1.2363 Steel
Exceptional Wear Resistance: High chromium carbides provide excellent resistance to abrasion and adhesive wear.
Deep Hardenability: Uniform hardness in large cross-sections due to optimized alloy design.
Cost Efficiency: Balances performance and affordability for medium-to-high volume production.
7. Delivery condition
For hot forged or hot rolled bar, usually the delivery condition is hot forged or rolled, annealed, rough turned.
For hot forged plate, usually the delivery condition is hot forged, annealed, milled surface.
For hot rolled plate, usually the delivery condition is hot rolled, annealed, black surface.
Hongxin Mold Tech Co.,Ltd. owns 1 set of Hot Rolling Production Line at size range flats 8-80*210-710mm, rounds 16-50mm Dia.
12 sets of Hydraulic Forging Hammers from Power 560kgs to 6000kgs which could cover flats 40-300*210-710mm.
8 sets of EF+LF+VD
5 sets of ESR
9 sets of Milling Machines
10 sets of Turning Lathes
6 sets of Precision Milling Machines.
CERTIFICATION: GB/T19001-2016/ISO9001:2015
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