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| Category | Type | Grade | Designations | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades | Tool Die Steels | W2-A | USA - SAE ,    ASTM A686-1999 - Carbon tool steel | 
| Elements | Min.(≥) | Max.(≤) | Similar | Remarks | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.85 | 1.50 | ||
| Mn | 0.10 | 0.40 | ||
| P | - | 0.030 | ||
| S | - | 0.030 | ||
| Si | 0.10 | 0.40 | ||
| Ni | - | 0.20 | ||
| Cr | - | 0.15 | ||
| Mo | - | 0.10 | ||
| Cu | - | 0.20 | ||
| V | 0.15 | 0.35 | ||
| W | - | 0.15 | 
| Proof strength Rp0.2 (MPa) | Tensile strength Rm (MPa) | Impact energy KV (J) | Elongation at fracture A (%) | Reduction in cross section on fracture Z (%) | As-Heat-Treated Condition | Brinell hardness (HBW) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513 (≥) | 786 (≥) | 34 | 42 | 31 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 343 | 
| Property | Density kg/dm3 | Temperature T °C/F | Specific heat J / kgK | Thermal conductivity W/mK | Electric resistance µΩ·cm | Modulus of elasticity kN/mm2 | Expansion rate | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 (≥) | 845 (≥) | 41 | 13 | 43 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 214 | |
| Temp. °C/°F | Creep strain limit (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 | Creep rupture strength (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 | |||||
| 433 | 942 | 945 | 
| Product type | Products | Dimension | Processes | Deliver Status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plates / Sheets | Plates / Sheets | 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L | Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling | Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting | 
| Steel Bar | Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar | Φ8-1200mm*L | Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast | Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting, | 
| Coil / Strip | Steel Coil /Steel Strip | 0.03-16.0x1200mm | Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled | Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting | 
| Pipes / Tubes | Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes | OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm | Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded | Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED | 
| Grade | Standard | Country | Application | 
|---|---|---|---|
| T72301 | AISI | USA | Carbon tool steel products which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, which are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures.  | 
| W2-A | SAE | USA | Carbon tool steel products which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, which are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures.  | 
