1.2550 Datasheet
60WCrV8; 60WCrV7
tool steel; alloyed; cold-/hot work steel
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The material 1.2550 is a cold work tool steel with excellent toughness and high impact strength. It is particularly suitable for knife and cutting tools in the medium thickness range.
Composition
C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
V
W
min.
0,55
0,70
0,15
-
-
0,90
0,10
1,70
max.
0,65
1,00
0,45
0,030
0,030
1,20
0,20
2,20
C
min.
0,55
max.
0,65
Si
min.
0,70
max.
1,00
Mn
min.
0,15
max.
0,45
P
max.
0,030
S
max.
0,030
Cr
min.
0,90
max.
1,20
V
min.
0,10
max.
0,20
W
min.
1,70
max.
2,20
Standards and designations
Material group
Tool steel
AFNOR
60WCrV8
B.S.
60WCrV8
Fields of application
Shear knives, machine knives
Punches and embossing tools
Peumatic chisels and other inserting tools for pneumatic devices
Hot working tools for low temperature stress
Punching tools
Rough cutting tools
Woodworking tools
Attributes
Physical properties at 20° C
Density
8,00kg/dm³
Specific heat
460 J/kg K
Thermal conductivity
25 W/m K
Electrical resistance
0,30 (ohm) mm²/m
Modulus of elasticity
210 kN / mm²
Thermal treatment
Hot forming
850 - 1050 °C
Weichglühen
720 - 750 °C
Hardening
900 - 920 °C
Tempering
170 - 190 °C
More properties
very high toughness
high dimensional stability
high impact strength
high wear resistance
Delivery forms
Cut to size/custom made
Flat
Hexagon
Round
Round tube/bushing
Square
