Industrial Applications of X210CrW12

X210CrW12 is the material of choice for applications demanding extreme wear resistance and compressive strength. Its properties make it indispensable in several key industries where precision and durability are non-negotiable.

Tooling and Die Making

This is the primary application area for X210CrW12. Its ability to maintain a sharp edge and resist abrasive wear makes it ideal for manufacturing high-performance tools.

• Blanking and Stamping Dies: For high-volume production of components from sheet metal, X210CrW12 provides a long service life, reducing downtime for tool changes.
• Shear Blades: It is used for cutting thicker or abrasive materials where edge retention is critical.
• Cold Extrusion Punches and Dies: The steel’s high compressive strength allows it to withstand the immense pressures involved in cold forming processes.
• Drawing Dies: Its smooth, hard surface resists galling and wear when drawing wires, bars, and tubes.

Manufacturing and Forming

In manufacturing environments, you can use X210CrW12 for tools that shape and form other materials through pressure and abrasion.

• Forming Rolls: For roll forming of metal profiles, its wear resistance ensures consistent dimensions over long production runs.
• Coining Dies: The high hardness and compressive strength are perfect for creating detailed impressions in coining operations.
• Thread Rolling Dies: It provides the required durability for forming threads on bolts and screws.

High-Wear Components

Beyond tooling, this steel grade is suitable for any component subjected to severe abrasive or adhesive wear.

• Brick and Tile Moulds: The abrasive nature of ceramic materials requires a tool steel that can resist rapid wear. X210CrW12 provides the necessary durability for mould liners and press tools.
• Slitter Knives: In the paper and plastics industries, its excellent edge retention allows for clean, precise cuts over extended periods.
• Gauges and Measuring Tools: Its exceptional dimensional stability after heat treatment makes it suitable for manufacturing precision gauges and master tools.