As supplied condition: Soft-annealed to max. 229 HB (770 N / mm2) Hot work steel with excellent heat resistance, high wear resistance, best thermal shock resistance, very good degree of purity and excellent homogeneity, nitridable.
Applications: Tools for forging machines, dies, die inserts, extrusion dies, hot shear knives and for plastics processing. *Depending on the application, it is recommended preheating the forming tool.