XW42 steel is a molybdenum, vanadium containing high carbon, high chromium alloy tool steel, XW-42 is often recommended as a need for good wear resistance and appropriate toughness (impact resistance) mold; The XW-42 is ideal for use as an inlay in large molds.
Other regions: AISI:D2/WNr:1.2379 Die steel /JIS:SKD11 die steel
Chemical composition of XW42 die steel
| element | C | Cr | Mn | Si | Mo | V |
| content | 1.55 | 11.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
XW42 die steel characteristics
① High wear resistance;
② High compressive strength;
③ High surface hardness after hardening;
④ Excellent overall hardenability;
⑤ When hardened, excellent stability;
XW42 die steel use
1) Mainly used for fine stamping die, embossing die, cold extrusion die, cold forging die, deep drawing die, curling die.
2) It is often recommended as a mold that requires good wear resistance and appropriate toughness (impact resistance), as well as precision hardware molds, semiconductor molds, etc.
3) For cold extrusion forming die, screw hobbing plate.
4) For wear plastic molding die.
5) Mainly used for molds with high wear resistance requirements
6) For high service life of stamping die, a variety of forming die.
7) Used for blanking, extrusion, cold heading, deep drawing and other molds, rolling plates, rolls, turning tools, etc.
