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X35CrWMoV5
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X35CrWMoV5 / 1.2605 is a tungsten-molybdenum alloyed hot-work tool steel according to the German standard DIN EN ISO 4957. It is renowned for maintaining high hardness at elevated temperatures, excellent thermal fatigue resistance, good wear resistance, and moderate toughness. When properly heat treated, this steel exhibits resistance to thermal cycling and impact loads, making it suitable for hot-working dies and high-temperature application tools. Due to its outstanding properties, equivalent grades have been established in many countries, such as H12 from American ASTM A681, SKD62 from Japan standard JIS G4404.
1.2605 steel contains tungsten and molybdenum, which provide solid solution strengthening and enhance high-temperature strength. The chromium content contributes to its hardenability and resistance to oxidation, while vanadium improves wear resistance by forming hard, stable carbides.
1: Steel equivalent
Country | ISO | Germany | Japan | USA |
Standard | ISO 4957 | DIN 17350 | JIS G4404 | AISI/ASTM ASTM A681 |
Grade | X35CrWMoV5/ 1.2605 | X37CrMoWV5-1/ 1.2606 | SKD62 | H12 |
2: Chemical composition
Grade | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | W | P | S | V |
| X35CrWMoV5/ 1.2605 | 0.32-0.40 | 0.80-1.20 | 0.20-0.50 | 4.75-5.50 | 1.25-1.60 | 1.10-1.60 | 0.030 Max | 0.020 Max | 0.20-0.50 |
| SKD62 | 0.32-0.40 | 0.80-1.20 | 0.20-0.50 | 4.75-5.50 | 1.00-1.60 | 1.00-1.60 | 0.030 Max | 0.020 Max | 0.20-0.50 |
| H12 | 0.30-0.40 | 0.80-1.25 | 0.20-0.60 | 4.75-5.50 | 1.25-1.75 | 1.00-1.70 | 0.030 Max | 0.030 Max | 0.20-0.50 |
3: Surface hardness and hardenability
Heat Treatment | Hardness |
Annealed (+A) | HB229Max |
| Hardening and Tempering (+HT) | HRC48 Min |
| Cold-drawn condition | HB262Max |
| Quenched and tempred (+QT) | HRC28-32(Common Range) |
4: Supply size & Tolerance & Stock size
Product type | Size range | Length |
Hot rolled bar | Φ10-Φ190mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot forged bar | Φ200-Φ600mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot rolled plate/sheet | T:10-60mm; W:310-810mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot forged plate | T:70-250mm; W:310-810mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot Forged block | T: 260-500mm; W: 300-1000mm | 2000-5800mm |
Surface Finish | Turned | Milled | Grinding(Best) | Polished(Best) | Peeled(Best) | Black Forged | Black Rolled |
Tolerance | +0/+3mm | +0/+3mm | +0/+0.05mm | +0/+0.05mm | +0/+0.1mm | +0/+5mm | +0/+1mm |
Straighness | 1mm/1000mm max. | 3mm/1000mm max. | |||||
To ensure optimal performance for your application, we produce 1.2605 tool steel on a dedicated make-to-order basis. This approach guarantees fresh production and allows us to customize the process for your specific requirements. Tell us your needs, and let's get started.
5: Ultrasonic Test
EN10228-3 class III or Sep 1921-84 D/D
6:Steel making & Forging processing
1): Steel making process:
EF+LF+VD
EAF+LF+VD
EF+LF+VD+ESR
EAF+LF+VD+ESR
2): Forging processing:
Initial temperature: 1100-1150℃
Final temperature: 950℃
Cooling in the furnace or in the sand
7: Heat treatment
1): Annealed:
Heat 1.2605 steel to 820-840℃
Cooling in the furnace.
2): Quenching and tempering:
Heat 1.2605 steel to 1010-1030℃ in the salt bath furnace
Quench in the Oil
Temper steel at 540-560℃ in the furnace
Cooling in the air.

Above curve in figure is a rough guide to the tempering behaviour of steels.
8:Application
1.2605 Steel—High heat resistance, excellent thermal shock toughness, good wear resistance, and high-temperature hardness. Its applications are highly specialized, primarily serving hot-working die scenarios with extremely demanding temperature requirements. Below are the main application categories for 1.2605 steel:
1. High-Temperature Metal Die Casting and Extrusion Dies
Copper Alloy and Heavy Metal Alloy Die Casting: Brass and bronze faucets, valves, gears, connectors, etc.
Aluminum Alloy Die Casting: Engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission housings, wheel hubs, etc.
Hot extrusion dies: For producing bars, tubes, and profiles from copper/copper alloys and aluminum/aluminum alloys
2. Other hot-work tooling applications
Hot stamping and hot forging dies: Punch and die components for forging high-alloy steels, titanium alloys, or other high-melting-point metals
Plastic molds: For processing highly corrosive plastics (e.g., PVC) or engineering plastics requiring high-temperature forming
X35CrWMoV5 / 1.2605 is a tungsten-molybdenum alloyed hot-work tool steel according to the German standard DIN EN ISO 4957. It is renowned for maintaining high hardness at elevated temperatures, excellent thermal fatigue resistance, good wear resistance, and moderate toughness. When properly heat treated, this steel exhibits resistance to thermal cycling and impact loads, making it suitable for hot-working dies and high-temperature application tools. Due to its outstanding properties, equivalent grades have been established in many countries, such as H12 from American ASTM A681, SKD62 from Japan standard JIS G4404.
1.2605 steel contains tungsten and molybdenum, which provide solid solution strengthening and enhance high-temperature strength. The chromium content contributes to its hardenability and resistance to oxidation, while vanadium improves wear resistance by forming hard, stable carbides.
1: Steel equivalent
Country | ISO | Germany | Japan | USA |
Standard | ISO 4957 | DIN 17350 | JIS G4404 | AISI/ASTM ASTM A681 |
Grade | X35CrWMoV5/ 1.2605 | X37CrMoWV5-1/ 1.2606 | SKD62 | H12 |
2: Chemical composition
Grade | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | W | P | S | V |
| X35CrWMoV5/ 1.2605 | 0.32-0.40 | 0.80-1.20 | 0.20-0.50 | 4.75-5.50 | 1.25-1.60 | 1.10-1.60 | 0.030 Max | 0.020 Max | 0.20-0.50 |
| SKD62 | 0.32-0.40 | 0.80-1.20 | 0.20-0.50 | 4.75-5.50 | 1.00-1.60 | 1.00-1.60 | 0.030 Max | 0.020 Max | 0.20-0.50 |
| H12 | 0.30-0.40 | 0.80-1.25 | 0.20-0.60 | 4.75-5.50 | 1.25-1.75 | 1.00-1.70 | 0.030 Max | 0.030 Max | 0.20-0.50 |
3: Surface hardness and hardenability
Heat Treatment | Hardness |
Annealed (+A) | HB229Max |
| Hardening and Tempering (+HT) | HRC48 Min |
| Cold-drawn condition | HB262Max |
| Quenched and tempred (+QT) | HRC28-32(Common Range) |
4: Supply size & Tolerance & Stock size
Product type | Size range | Length |
Hot rolled bar | Φ10-Φ190mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot forged bar | Φ200-Φ600mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot rolled plate/sheet | T:10-60mm; W:310-810mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot forged plate | T:70-250mm; W:310-810mm | 2000-5800mm |
Hot Forged block | T: 260-500mm; W: 300-1000mm | 2000-5800mm |
Surface Finish | Turned | Milled | Grinding(Best) | Polished(Best) | Peeled(Best) | Black Forged | Black Rolled |
Tolerance | +0/+3mm | +0/+3mm | +0/+0.05mm | +0/+0.05mm | +0/+0.1mm | +0/+5mm | +0/+1mm |
Straighness | 1mm/1000mm max. | 3mm/1000mm max. | |||||
To ensure optimal performance for your application, we produce 1.2605 tool steel on a dedicated make-to-order basis. This approach guarantees fresh production and allows us to customize the process for your specific requirements. Tell us your needs, and let's get started.
5: Ultrasonic Test
EN10228-3 class III or Sep 1921-84 D/D
6:Steel making & Forging processing
1): Steel making process:
EF+LF+VD
EAF+LF+VD
EF+LF+VD+ESR
EAF+LF+VD+ESR
2): Forging processing:
Initial temperature: 1100-1150℃
Final temperature: 950℃
Cooling in the furnace or in the sand
7: Heat treatment
1): Annealed:
Heat 1.2605 steel to 820-840℃
Cooling in the furnace.
2): Quenching and tempering:
Heat 1.2605 steel to 1010-1030℃ in the salt bath furnace
Quench in the Oil
Temper steel at 540-560℃ in the furnace
Cooling in the air.

Above curve in figure is a rough guide to the tempering behaviour of steels.
8:Application
1.2605 Steel—High heat resistance, excellent thermal shock toughness, good wear resistance, and high-temperature hardness. Its applications are highly specialized, primarily serving hot-working die scenarios with extremely demanding temperature requirements. Below are the main application categories for 1.2605 steel:
1. High-Temperature Metal Die Casting and Extrusion Dies
Copper Alloy and Heavy Metal Alloy Die Casting: Brass and bronze faucets, valves, gears, connectors, etc.
Aluminum Alloy Die Casting: Engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission housings, wheel hubs, etc.
Hot extrusion dies: For producing bars, tubes, and profiles from copper/copper alloys and aluminum/aluminum alloys
2. Other hot-work tooling applications
Hot stamping and hot forging dies: Punch and die components for forging high-alloy steels, titanium alloys, or other high-melting-point metals
Plastic molds: For processing highly corrosive plastics (e.g., PVC) or engineering plastics requiring high-temperature forming