The following chart lists some of the most commonly used steel grades for molds in different countries.
China
Steel Grades:
1. 50#
2. 3Cr2W8V
3. 20Cr
4. 5CrNiMo
5. 6CrNiMo
6. 9Cr18MoV
7. Cr12MoV
8. Cr12
9. H13
Properties:
50#: Carbon Steel. Low hardness and good processability.
3Cr2W8V: High carbon, high alloy tool steel. Highwear resistance and good hardenability.
20Cr: High carbon, low alloy steel. High strength and good processability.
5CrNiMo: Low carbon, low alloy steel. High strength and good processability.
6CrNiMo: Low carbon, high alloy steel. High strength, good toughness and wear resistance.
9Cr18MoV: High carbon, high alloy steel. High wear resistance and good hardenability.
Cr12MoV: High carbon, high alloy tool steel. High wear resistance and good toughness.
Cr12: High carbon, low alloy tool steel. High wear resistance and good processability.
H13: High carbon, high chromium, high alloy tool steel. High wear resistance and good hardenability.
Japan
Steel Grades:
1. SKD11
2. SLD
3. SUJ2
4. SKH2
5. SKD61
6. SKD62
7. HSS
8. SKH51
Properties:
SKD11 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High hardenability, good wear resistance, strong anti-oxidation.
SLD : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance and good hardenability.
SUJ2 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance and good processability.
SKH2 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High grade of abrasion resistance and toughness.
SKD61 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High strength and good processability.
SKD62 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance and strong toughness.
HSS : High Speed Steel. Excellent cutting-tool material, good abrasion resistance and high hardness.
SKH51 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance and good heat resistance.
Europe
Steel Grades:
1. X20Cr13
2. X2CrNiMo17-12-2
3. X20CrMoV11-1
4. X39CrMo17-1
5. X122CrMoV12-1
6. 1.2379
7. 1.2709
8. 1.2311
Properties:
X20Cr13 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance and good heat treatment ability.
X2CrNiMo17-12-2 : High Carbon, High Alloy Tool Steel. Good corrosion resistance, high strength and wear resistance.
X20CrMoV11-1 : High Carbon, High Alloy Tool Steel. High wear resistance and good heat treatment ability.
X39CrMo17-1 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance andgood corrosion resistance.
X122CrMoV12-1 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance and good heat treatment ability.
1.2379 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. Excellent wear resistance and good processability.
1.2709 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wear resistance and good toughness.
1.2311 : High Carbon, High Chrome Tool Steel. High wore resistance and good thermal shock resistance.
USA
Steel Grades:
1. AISI 1045
2. AISI 1055
3. AISI 1095
4. H13
5. AISI H11
6. S7
7. P20
8. 420M
Properties:
AISI 1045: Medium carbon, low alloy steel. Good strength and ductility.
AISI 1055: Medium carbon, low alloy steel. Good hardness and wear resistance.
AISI 1095: High carbon, high alloy steel. High strength and good hardenability.
H13: High carbon, high chromium, high alloy tool steel. High wear resistance and good hardenability.
AISI H11: High carbon, high chromium, high alloy tool steel. High wear resistance and good hardenability.
S7: High carbon, high alloy tool steel. High wear resistance and good toughne
