As supplied condition: Soft-annealed to max. 190 HB (650 N / mm2) Good machinability and a good combination of high hardness and toughness after hardening and tempering.
Applications: Blanking and stamping dies for cutting sheets up to 6 mm thickness, Threading tools, Drills, Broaches, Gauges, Measuring tools, Plastic mould Tools, Shear blades and Guide rails.