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DIN X35CrWMoV5 1.2605 SKD62 H12 Hot Work Tool Steel

Grade: X35CrWMoV5 1.2605
Equivalent Steel: JIS SKD61, ASTM H12
Manufacture technique: Hot Rolled, Hot Forged, Cold Drawn
Surface: Black, Peeled, Turned
Standard: BS EN ISO 4957: 2000 Tool steels
Availability:
Quantity:
  • X35CrWMoV5

  • Qilu

H12 steel bar

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.

X35CrWMoV5

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


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