Tool steels for hot work

SMV3

SMV3W

Spécifications

Common name
H11
EU
X37CrMoV5-1
USA
AISI: H11
ISO Symbol
X37CrMoV5-1
WL
1.2343
ASTM grade
H11
ASTM std
A681
JIS
SKD6

Composition

C
0.4
Cr
5
Mo
1.3
V
0.4

Applications

• Die blocks and inserts for drop-stamping and forging.
• Dies for light alloy die casting.
• Moulds for manufacturing plastic materials: SMV®3W is recommended for a high level of polish (optical polish, mirror finish…).
• Extrusion tools.
• Glassware moulds.
• Tools for extruding aluminum alloys.

Characteristics

• Excellent toughness.
• Good resistance to high temperature oxidation.
• Low sensivity to thermal shock.
• Excellent resistance to wear.
• High level of dimensional stability.
• Ideal where a high polish is required.

See also

SMV4P

Tool steels for plastic molding

SMV3P

Tool steels for plastic molding