XPM – High Hard Plastic Mould Steel

XPM Super plastic mould steel forged block in stock

GENERAL

-uniform hardness across the cross-section -very good polishability -good machinability -greatly increased thermal conductivity -hardenable and temperable plastic mould steel -nitridable -suitable for chrome plating and pitting -improved weldability as 2738 -good toughness

APPLICATIONS

-die steel for plastic moulds with a thickness over 400 mm -moulds for TV housings and rear walls -copier housings -moulds for dashboards and large outside body parts

CLEANLINESS

ASTM E45-Method A with type A <=1.5, B; C and D each <=2 or DIN 50602-K4<=20 or acc. To your request

DELIVERY SIZES

Round-up to1300 mm Block-up to 1200 mm thickness

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: % AND HEAT TREATMENT: 'C

C Si Mn P S Cr Mo Ni special elements
0.23-0.29 ≤0.40 1.40-1.70 ≤0.025 ≤0.005 1.20-1.80 0.30-0.70 0.90-1.20 added
Hot forming Soft annealing  Hardening Tempering  
1100-850 710-740 870-890 560-650