1.2436 Tool Steel | X210CrW12 | D6 Equivalent | Supplier in UAE – Nifty Alloys LLC

1.2436 tool steel provides exceptional wear resistance and dimensional stability for your most demanding industrial applications. This high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel, also known as D6 steel, delivers reliable performance in tooling where longevity and precision are critical. We supply 1.2436 steel that meets rigorous international standards, ensuring you receive a material with certified quality and consistent properties. You can depend on this alloy for operations that require superior hardness and abrasion resistance.

This guide provides the detailed technical specifications you need to evaluate 1.2436 tool steel for your projects. You will find comprehensive information on its chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat treatment procedures. We present this data to help you make informed engineering decisions.

What is 1.2436 Tool Steel?

1.2436 tool steel is a ledeburitic, high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel. Its composition gives it excellent resistance to abrasive wear, making it suitable for high-volume production tooling. The high chromium content, typically around 12%, forms hard, wear-resistant carbides within the steel's microstructure. These carbides are crucial for the steel's performance in cutting, stamping, and forming applications.

You will find this steel grade offers a strong balance of hardness, toughness, and dimensional stability after heat treatment. Its air-hardening characteristic simplifies the heat treatment process and minimizes distortion, which is a significant advantage for complex or large tools. We ensure every batch of 1.2436 steel conforms to strict material standards, providing you with a reliable and predictable material for your manufacturing needs.

Key Features and Advantages

When you specify 1.2436 tool steel for your applications, you gain several distinct advantages that contribute to tool life and operational efficiency.

• Exceptional Wear Resistance: The high volume of chromium carbides in the microstructure provides superior resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear. This extends the service life of your tooling and reduces downtime.
• High Compressive Strength: This steel maintains its form and cutting edge under high pressure, which is essential for blanking, stamping, and cold forming operations.
• Good Dimensional Stability: As an air-hardening steel, 1.2436 exhibits minimal distortion during the hardening process. You can create intricate tools with confidence, knowing they will maintain their specified tolerances.
• High Hardenability: You can achieve a uniform and deep hardness profile even in larger cross-sections, ensuring consistent performance across the entire tool.
• Adequate Toughness: While its primary strength is wear resistance, 1.2436 steel provides sufficient toughness for many cold work applications, resisting chipping and fracture under typical operating conditions.