
1.2606 Hot Work Tool Steel
Type:Round bar
Delivery condition: Annealed black surface/Turned bright surface/Q+T
Dear Valued Merchants,
We are pleased to introduce our high-quality 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel, which is suitable for a variety of industrial applications. As a leading manufacturer located in China, we take pride in delivering top-notch products to our customers worldwide.
Our 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel is specifically designed to withstand high-temperature applications, making it an ideal choice for hot work tools such as dies, molds, and other cutting tools. This tool steel is composed of high-alloyed, high-carbon chromium steel, which offers high resistance to wear and tear, excellent toughness, and outstanding thermal conductivity.
One of the key features of our 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel is its impressive heat resistance capability. The steel can maintain its hardness and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures of up to 600°C. This means that it can withstand high-stress environments, reducing the risk of tool failure and increasing productivity levels.
Another essential feature of our hot work tool steel is its excellent machinability, which makes it easy to shape, cut and mold to meet the needs of different industrial applications. The smooth surface finish of the 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel enhances its resistance to corrosion and erosion, helping to prolong the lifespan of your tools and equipment.
Our 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel is available in a range of dimensions to suit different industrial requirements. We can supply small quantities for small-scale operations or large quantities for industrial-scale use. Our products are strictly inspected and processed to ensure that they meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
As a manufacturer from China, we offer our products at competitive prices, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of premium tool steel at a reasonable cost. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we have established a reputation for reliability and excellence, earning the trust of our clients globally.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a high-quality, durable, and cost-effective hot work tool steel for your industrial applications, look no further than our 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel. We guarantee that our products will meet your specific requirements and exceed your expectations.
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Products Description
1.2606 hot work tool steel is a general purpose hot work steel with 5% chromium content, which is characterized by excellent impact toughness. It contains less vanadium than the widely used 1.2344/H13 hor working tool steel. Steel is a kind of deep-hardened and air-hardened steel, with the smallest size change during heat treatment. It has good resistance to thermal fatigue cracking (thermal cracking), and excellent resistance to large cracking and thermal shock when water cooling is used.

1.2606 Tool Steel Features
Good heat resistance,Good strength and hardness at high temperature, high wear resistance and toughness, and good thermal fatigue performance. Excellent comprehensive mechanical properties and high tempering stability.

1.2606/H12 Application:
Hot working applications requiring maximum cracking resistance. Such applications include hot punches, die-casting dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, and extrusion tools.
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Products parameters
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Standards |
DIN |
AISI |
JIS |
ГОСТ |
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X37CrNiW51 |
1.2606 |
H12 |
SKD62 |
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H12 Equivalents' Chemical Composition
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C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Cr |
Mo |
V |
W |
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0.32-0.40 |
0.90-1.20 |
0.30-0.60 |
≤0.030 |
≤0.030 |
5.00-5.60 |
1.30-1.60 |
0.15-0.40 |
1.20-1.40 |
1.2606/H12 Mechanical properties
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Steel properties : |
1.2606 hot work tool steel is a 5% chromium, general-purpose hot work steel that is characterized by excellent impact toughness. It contains less vanadium than the widely-used 1.2344 / H13 hor work tool steel. Steel is a deep-hardening, air-hardening steel that exhibits minimal size change during heat treatment. It has good resistance to thermal fatigue cracking (heat cracking) and excellent resistence to gross cracking and thermal shock when water cooled in service. |
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Applications :
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Hot tooling applications where maximum resistance to cracking is required. Such applications include hot punches, die casting dies, forging die, hot shear blades, and extrusion tooling. |
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Size range : |
Diameter (mm) |
Thickness (mm) |
Width (mm) |
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6 - 500 |
6 - 400 |
Max 810 |
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Delivery condition : |
Soft annealed to max. 230 HB |
Heat Treatment:
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Soft annealing |
Temperature(°C) |
Cooling |
Hardness |
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750 - 790 |
furnace |
max. 230 HB |
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Forging |
Temperature(°C) |
Cooling |
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900 - 1100 |
furnace |
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Hardening |
Temperature(°C) |
Cooling |
Tempering |
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1020 - 1050 |
oil or air |
see tempering diagram |
Product Picture

Our factory

Steel Making

Ingot Production

Forged Bars
Machinary
Heat treatment process of H12 die steel:
Forming temperature (C)/900 ℃~ 1100 ℃
Annealing temperature (C)/800 ℃~ 840 ℃;
Stress relief temperature (C)/hardness (HB) after annealing at 600 ℃~650 ℃/250max;
Quenching temperature (C)/1000 ℃~ 1050 ℃ quenching medium/constant temperature bath;
Tempering temperature (C)/500 ℃~ 530 ℃ Hardness after tempering (HRC)/58 ~ 60;
H13 (AISI) hot work die steel: approximate 4Cr5MoV1Si steel) Q; Y/ f2 _' b* O9 z; u, z% b1
Packing & Delivery

Packing & Delivery
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The inner size of container is below:
-- 20ft GP: 5.8m(length) x 2.13m(width) x 2.18m(high)
-- 40ft GP: 11.8m(length) x 2.13m(width) x 2.18m(high)
-- 40ft HG: 11.8m(length) x 2.13m(width) x 2.72m(high)
Our Service
1. Competitive price and quality from our own factory .
2. Best service with 24 hour`s reply .
3. Flexible payment with T/T,L/C , etc .
4. Smooth production ability(1000tons/month).
5. Quick delivery and standard exporting package.

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- Our Die Steel Bar products are known for their outstanding performance and durability, making them ideal for use in demanding applications.
- We will respect the requirements of customers, good faith service, our products are small profits and quick turnover, profit to the majority of customers, in line with the good faith management, service customers, mutual benefit business philosophy.
- We work closely with our customers to provide customized Die Steel Bar products that meet their specific needs and requirements.
- We have stepped into a brand-new development stage towards the development goal of becoming an international first-class comprehensive service provider of 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel.
- We take pride in our ability to deliver Die Steel Bar products that are of the highest quality and reliability.
- Our R & D strength and sufficient technical reserves can meet various needs of customers and keep our product technology at the leading level abroad.
- Our factory is equipped with the latest technology to produce high-quality Die Steel Bar products efficiently.
- The company is a high-tech sole proprietorship private enterprise specializing in 1.2606 / H12 Hot Work Tool Steel. In recent years, the company's scale has expanded at a high speed. It has quickly moved towards the direction of grouping.
- We understand the importance of quality control and follow strict procedures to ensure the quality of our Die Steel Bar products.
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Relevant Steel Specifications of AISI T4 High Speed Tool Steels
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | T4/T12004 | S 18-1-2-5/1.3255 | SKH3 |
AISI T4 Tool Steel and Equivalents' Chemical Composition
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | W | Mo | Co | ||||||||
| T4 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 3.75 | 4.50 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 17.50 | 19.00 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | W | Mo | Co | ||||||||
| S 18-1-2-5/1.3255 | 0.75 | 0.83 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 17.50 | 18.50 | 0.50 | 0.80 | 4.50 | 5.50 |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | W | Mo | Co | ||||||||
| SKH3 | 0.73 | 0.83 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 17.00 | 19.00 | … | … | 4.50 | 5.50 |
Mechanical Properties of T-4 Steel
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Modulus of elasticity | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
Thermal Properties of T4 Tool Steels
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Thermal expansion co-efficient | 11.9 µm/m°C | 6.6 µin/in°F |
Forging of ASTM T4 Tool Steel Materials
Forging of T4 steel can be carried out from 850 to 1120°C (1775 to 2100°F).
Preheat T4 steel material uniformly and slowly to 860-880°C.
Increase the forging temperature up to 1050-1120°C.
T4 hss tool steel should be cooled very slowly after forging.
AISI/ASTM T4 Tool Steel Heat Treatment and Properties
Hardening:
Harden T4 high speed tool steel from a temperature of 1260-1290oC followed by oil, air quenching or warm bath at 550oC. Hardness after quenching is 63-66 HRC.
Annealing:
T4 steel should be annealed after hot working. Increase the temperature of T4 high speed steel to 860°C(Max220°C per hour). Hold at the temperature and then cool slowly with the furnace. The annealed hardness achieved should be below HB255.
Tempering:
Tempering temperature: 2x 560-580oC. Hardness after tempering is 64-65 HRC.
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