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Special Steel

Definition of Special Steel

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It is a highly functional material that maximizes strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance by adding nickel, chromium, molybdenum, etc. to carbon steel.

"Global Standards & Characteristics Guide"

CategoryJIS / AISI / EN / GBCharacteristicsApplications
Cold WorkSKD11/D2/1.2379(X153CrMoV12)/Cr12MoVHigh wear resistance & Low distortion.Press Dies, Shear Blades, Punches
Hot WorkSKD61/H13/1.2344(X40CrMoV5-1)/4Cr5MoSiV1High hot strength & Thermal shock resistance.Die Casting, Forging Dies, Extrusion
Plastic MoldSCM440(Mod)/P20/1.2311(40CrMnMo7)/3Cr2MoGood polishability & Machinability.Injection Molds, Housings, Bumper Molds
High SpeedSKH51/M2/1.3343(HS6-5-2C)/W6Mo5Cr4V2Red hardness. Retains edge at high speed.Drills, End Mills, Tabs, Cutters
Bearing SteelSUJ2/52100/1.3505(100Cr6)/GCr15High rolling fatigue strength & Hardness.Bearings, Guide Pins, Bushings
Carbon ToolSK105(SK3)/W1/1.1545 (C105U)/T10Cost-effective. High hardness, Low heat resist.Hand Tools, Files, Chisels