1.2714 Steel: A Technical Guide to Properties, Composition, and Applications
What is 1.2714 Steel?
The 1.2714 steel grade is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloyed hot work tool steel known for its exceptional performance in demanding industrial applications. As a versatile die steel, it offers a superior combination of high toughness, excellent shock resistance, and deep hardenability, making it a material of choice for tools subjected to intense mechanical and thermal stresses.
This grade, often referred to by its designations 55NiCrMoV7 or L6 tool steel, is engineered to withstand the rigorous conditions of forging, extrusion, and die casting operations. Its balanced chemical composition provides a unique microstructural stability that resists softening at elevated temperatures while maintaining robust mechanical integrity. Across the globe, industries rely on 1.2714 tool steel for manufacturing forging dies, hot shear blades, punches, and other critical components where failure is not an option. This guide provides a comprehensive technical overview of this indispensable material.
Applications of 1.2714 Steel
1.2714 Chemical Composition
1.2714 Material
1.2714 Physical Properties
1.2714 steel Hardness Range
1.2714 Heat Treatment Process
1.2714 steel Microstructure
1.2714 Mechanical Properties
1.2714 steel equivalent
Machinability & Workability
1.2714 Steel Weldability
1.2714 steel Surface Treatments
1.2714 Datasheet
1.2714 steel Available Forms
Elevate Your Projects
with
Our Superior Steels
Nifty Alloys LLC supplies premium-grade 1.2714 steel (55NiCrMoV7 / L6 tool steel) with fast delivery across the GCC, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, as well as global shipping to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. All 1.2714 tool steel materials come with full EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates (MTC) for complete chemical and mechanical traceability. Whether you need forged blocks, round bars, plates, or custom-cut 1.2714 steel for forging dies, tooling, or heavy-duty industrial applications, Nifty Alloys LLC ensures consistent stock availability, export-ready packaging, and reliable worldwide supply to support manufacturing, engineering, and fabrication industries.
