Based in Houston, Texas, George Metals is a top producer and supplier of high-quality steel products for a range of industrial uses. George Metals, which is well-known for its dedication to performance and quality, has gained the confidence of clients in a variety of industries by providing materials that satisfy exacting requirements. The Tool and Die Steel P20 Bar is one of its best-selling products because of its strength, machinability, and resistance to wear. The manufacturing of molds, dies, and tooling components makes extensive use of these bars. George Metals regularly provides manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive industries with dependable, high-performance materials.
P20 Die and Tool Carbon (0.28–0.40%), chromium (1.5–2.0%), manganese (1.50–2.0%), silicon (0.80–1.0%), and trace amounts of phosphorus and sulfur make up steel bars. These components support the bar’s uniform hardness, machinability, and toughness. Tensile strength of 800–1000 MPa, yield strength of approximately 550 MPa, and hardness in the 28–32 HRC range are among the mechanical characteristics. P20 bars are a great option for precision tooling applications that demand high strength and dimensional stability because they are frequently pre-hardened and heat-treated for improved wear resistance.
| C % | Mn % | Si % | Cr % | Mo % |
| 0.40% | 1.00% | 0.40% | 1.20% | 0.35% |
| Properties | Metric |
| Hardness, Brinell (Typical) | 300 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (Typical) | 30 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 965-1030 MPa |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 827-862 MPa |
| Elongation At Break (In 50 Mm (2″)) | 20.00% |
| Compressive Strength | 862 MPa |
| Charpy Impact (V-Notch) | 27.1-33.9 J |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic Modulus | 190-210 GPa |
| Country | USA | German | GB/T | JIS |
| Standard | ASTM A681 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | GB/T 1299 | |
| Grades | P20 | 1.2311 | 3Cr2Mo | PDS-3 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal Expansion | 12.8 X 10-6/ºC | 20-425 | – |
When choosing P20 tool and die steel bars, consider machinability, toughness, hardness, heat treatment capabilities, corrosion resistance, application requirements, cost-effectiveness, and availability of suitable sizes for your specific needs.
Tool and die steel P20 bars are typically sized by their diameter and length, with common diameters ranging from 1 inch to 10 inches, and lengths ranging from 10 to 20 feet.
Because of their exceptional machinability, toughness, and wear resistance, P20 Tool and Die Steel Bars are frequently used in the production of tooling and mold components. Injection molds, blow molds, stamping dies, and other precision mold bases are examples of common applications. They are perfect for tooling that is frequently subjected to friction and stress because of their high tensile strength and capacity to tolerate high pressure. P20 bars are also used in plastic mold components and die-casting tools. They are ideal for high-performance settings that demand dimensional accuracy and long tool life because of their fine grain structure and good thermal stability.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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