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.