Tool steels for turning and milling
Tool steels are characterized by high wear resistance, very good mechanical properties, low thermal expansion and high hardness and toughness. As a material for turning and milling, tool steel is used for a wide variety of applications in tool making (e.g. cutting edges, punches, inserts, molds, etc.).
At Spanflug you can choose from seven different tool steels for CNC machining (milling and turning). Our overview will help you choose the ideal material for your turning and milling parts.
Surface treatments for turning and milling parts made of tool steel
After turning and milling, parts made of tool steel are often subjected to a heat treatment. For this purpose, you can choose from the common procedures.
This is how easy it is to order tool steel parts from Spanflug:
Upload CAD model, select suitable material and post-treatment, call up instant quote and order online.
Our tool steels
Please choose the alloy with the optimum fit to your requirements.
1.1730
C45U
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Tensile strength: 640 N/mm²
hardened: 1000 N/mm²
Hardness: 190 HB (13 HRC)
hardened: 534 HB (54 HRC)
1.1730 is an unalloyed cold work tool steel with very good machining properties. It is hardenable but only with low hardening depth. Therefore, C45U is suitable for applications that require a hard surface and a tough core.
✔ hardenable
✔ wear-resistant
✔ good machinability
1.2083
X40Cr14
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Tensile strength: 815 N/mm²
hardened: 1955 N/mm²
Hardness: 241 HB (23 HRC)
hardened: 552 HB (55 HRC)
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1.2083 is a cold work and plastic mold steel with good machinability, high wear resistance and high dimensional stability. This steel is widely used for molds of corrosive-acting plastics.
✔ hardenable
✔ wear-resistant
1.2210
115CrV3
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Tensile strength: 750 N/mm²
hardened: 1665 N/mm²
Hardness: 220 HB (19 HRC)
hardened: 658 HB (62 HRC)
Tool steel 1.2210, also known as "silver steel", is a universally usable cold work tool steel that is characterized by its high hardness and wear resistance. It is easy to machine and can be easily refined with heat treatment.
✔ hardenable
✔ easily machinable
✔ wear-resistant
1.2312
40CrMnMoS8-6
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Tensile strength: 1100 N/mm²
hardened: 1665 N/mm²
Hardness: 325 HB (35 HRC)
hardened: 469 HB (50 HRC)
1.2312 is a cold work steel with sulfur addition and high tensile strength. The material has good machinability, but limited polishability and etchability. 1.2312 is frequently used in tool and mold making.
✔ hardenable
✔ good nitriding
✔ good machinability
✔ wear-resistant
1.2379
X153CrMoV12
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Tensile strength: 770 N/mm²
hardened: 2180 N/mm²860
Hardness: 225 HB (26 HRC)
hardened: 658 HB (62 HRC)
1.2379 is a cold work tool steel which is mainly used for the production of tools due to its good dimensional stability. This tool steel is particularly wear-resistant and tough. In addition, it is characterized by its high tempering resistance at higher hardening temperatures.
✔ hardenable
✔ good nitriding
✔ Very wear resistant
1.2842
90MnCrV8
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Tensile strength: 770 N/mm²
hardened: 2180 N/mm²
Hardness: 229 HB (21 HRC)
hardened: 658 HB (62 HRC)
1.2842 is a cold work tool steel characterized by its high hardness acceptance and high dimensional stability after heat treatment. It is considered one of the most widely used tool steels.
✔ hardenable
✔ wear-resistant
1.3505
100Cr6
Material costs: €€€€€
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Tensile strength: 750 N/mm²
hardened: 2180 N/mm²
Hardness: 220 HB (19 HRC)
hardened: 695 HB (64 HRC)
1.3505 belongs to the group of rolling bearing steels. This steel is particularly suitable for the production of ball bearings, roller bearings and is used in mechanical engineering for parts subject to wear.
✔ hardenable
✔ wear-resistant
