Hot-work tool steel H13
Purchase and sale of H13 hot-work tool steel scrap (1.2344): retired dies, inserts, extrusion dies and turnings. Fast quotations and collection from die makers, die-casting foundries and forges across Europe.
The most widely used hot-work tool steel in the world: Cr-Mo-V with higher vanadium than H11 for greater hot-wear resistance. The global standard for die-casting and extrusion dies. Markets: die-casting foundries, die makers, aluminium extruders.
- Forms dies · extrusion dies · inserts · turnings
- Density ~7.80 g/cm³ (indicative)
- Hardness 38 – 53 HRC (service 44 – 52)
Main elements
| Chromium (Cr) | 4.75 – 5.50 % |
|---|---|
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 1.10 – 1.75 % |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.80 – 1.20 % |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.80 – 1.25 % |
| Carbon (C) | 0.32 – 0.45 % |
| Iron (Fe) | balance |
Indicative values according to AISI/EN. Premium ESR grades (1.2344 ESR) and proprietary derivatives (e.g. Dievar, W302) are valued as part of the H13 family.
Physical and mechanical data
| Density | ~7.80 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Service hardness | 44 – 52 HRC typical |
| Hot-wear resistance | superior to H11 thanks to the higher vanadium |
| Thermal fatigue | excellent resistance to heat checking |
| Nitridability | good: dies are often nitrided or PVD-coated |
Die scrap may show nitriding or weld overlays: we flag this in the analysis with no impact on collection.
Where our H13 ends up.
Die casting
Dies and inserts for high-pressure die casting of aluminium, magnesium and zamak.
Aluminium extrusion
Extrusion dies, backers and bolsters for aluminium profiles.
Forging
Dies and tooling for hot forging of steels and light alloys.
Hot blades and tools
Hot shear blades, mandrels and punches for hot workpieces.
We collect H13 in every form.
Retired dies
End-of-life dies and die holders, including large-mass pieces.
Extrusion dies
Spent dies from aluminium extrusion plants, in regular lots.
Inserts and blocks
Inserts, cavity blocks, blocks and semi-finished products from die shops.
Turnings and chips
Machining chips, loose or briquetted.
Have H13 to sell?
Send us the material, approximate quantity and collection area: we will reply with a fast and competitive quotation.
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