George Metals is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers in Houston, USA. The company is renowned for providing premium tool steels and alloys with years of experience in the industry. Premium materials tailored to the specific needs of various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing are offered by the company. Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars stand out from other products because of their superior hardness, wear resistance, and machinability. George Metals ensures to meet the finest standards in regard to these bars, providing clients with reliable solution for the creation of cutting tools, dies and molds, and others precision-engineered components that meet the requirements under extreme conditions.
Tool and die steel W1 bars are typically around 0.90-1.05% carbon (C), 0.30-0.50% manganese (Mn), 0.30% silicon (Si), with trace phosphorus (P), sulphur (S), and chromium (Cr). The presence of a higher amount of carbon provides hardness and resistance to wear, whereas manganese is added to induce strength and toughness. The mechanical properties of W1 steel include a tensile strength that is around 900-1000 MPa, hardness varying between 55-62 HRC after undergoing heat treatment, and an exceptional resistance to wear. In addition, the tooling can exhibit good machinability and is readily hardened using relatively simple quenching and tempering procedures, thus allowing the material for usage in tooling applications.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.70-1.50 |
| Mn | 0.10-0.40 |
| Si | 0.10-0.40 |
| Cr | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.2 |
| Mo | 0.1 |
| W | 0.15 |
| V | 0.1 |
| Cu | 0.2 |
| P | 0.025 |
| S | 0.025 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate | 1680 MPa | 244000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield | 1500 MPa | 218000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio (25°C) | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Bulk modulus | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 80.0 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Charpy impact, unnotched | 86.0 J | 63.4 ft-lb |
| Hardness, Brinell (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 498 | 498 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 558 | 558 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 50.0-51.0 | 50.0-51.0 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 531 | 531 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100% machinability) | 40 | 40 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.83 g/cm3 | 0.283 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 1435°C | 2615°F |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (ºC) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 48.3 x W/mK | 100 | – |
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are recyclable, reducing environmental impact. However, their production involves energy-intensive processes. Sustainable practices can enhance their eco-friendliness, such as using recycled materials and cleaner manufacturing methods.
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are not highly resistant to corrosion, as they are high-carbon steels. They can rust when exposed to moisture, requiring proper maintenance, such as coating or regular oiling, to prevent corrosion.
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are not ideal for structural applications due to their high carbon content, which makes them brittle and less ductile. They are better suited for tools, dies, and cutting applications where hardness and wear resistance are crucial. For structural applications, steels with better toughness and strength, like carbon or alloy steels, are preferred.
W1 tool and die steel bars are utilized mainly in creating cutting tools, dies, and molds because of their high hardness, wear resistance, and ability to maintain sharp edges, even at elevated temperatures. Such bars are extensively used in the production of tools, such as drill rods, reamers, taps, and punches. Furthermore, they find applications in the construction of small precision parts, like bearings and inserts, which have good abrasion resistance. High carbon content of the steel enables easy hardening and tempering, thus ideal for applications demanding precision and durability under stress and extreme working conditions.






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