What is 1.2344 tool steel ?
1.2344 tool steel (DIN equivalent: AISI H13, Japanese grade SKD61) is a premium hot work tool steel widely used for die casting dies, plastic injection moulds and extrusion tooling. Nifty Alloys stocks 1.2344 in Dubai in annealed and pre-hardened conditions, supplied with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates. Available in round bar, flat bar, and plate for UAE, GCC and export markets.
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Nifty Alloys LLC is a trusted 1.2344 tool steel supplier in Dubai, UAE, offering high-performance hot work tool steel conforming to DIN 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 (internationally equivalent to AISI H13). This grade is widely used in die casting molds, forging dies, extrusion tools, hot shear blades, and plastic molding applications due to its excellent high-temperature strength, thermal fatigue resistance, and superior wear resistance. 1.2344 is a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy steel designed for demanding hot work environments, maintaining toughness and stability under extreme heat. We supply this material in bars, plates, sheets, and custom-cut sizes, all with Mill Test Certificates (MTC) for full traceability. Nifty Alloys ensures fast delivery across GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain) and global exports to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
