4024/ 4028/ 4034 These are stainless steels with increasing carbon and approximately the same chromium ratios.
The best strength is obtained in the hardened and very well polished condition.
1.4034 (R45) X46Cr13 Stainless Tool Steel
1.4034 (R45)
It is stainless martensitic steel. It has very good polishability and hardenability.
Can be used in moderately aggressive, chlorine-free environments.
It can be welded. It can also be used in tool and mold making.
Description
APPLICATION AREAS
APPLICATION AREAS
It is used in the production of stainless cutting tools,
surgical instruments, pump parts, valves.
Technical Details
Technical Details
Chemical Composition
Code: 1.4034, R45, X46Cr13
Carbon |
Chromium |
C |
Cr |
0,46 |
13,50 |
Code: 1.4028, X30Cr13
Carbon |
Chromium |
C |
Cr |
0,30 |
13,00 |
Code: 1.4024, X15Cr13
Carbon |
Chromium |
C |
Cr |
0,15 |
13,00 |
Heat treatment
Temperature |
Cooling |
Sertlik |
|
Soft annealing |
750 – 840 °C |
Furnace |
245 HB |
Stress relief annealing |
600 – 650°C |
Furnace |
|
Hardening |
980 – 1030°C |
Oil or Pressure Gas (N2) |
See Tempering Diagram |
Mechanical Properties
Hardness |
48 – 54 |
HRC |
Physical Properties
Thermal Expansion Coefficient |
10,5- 11,6 |
1/K * 10-6 |
Thermal Conductivity (20°C) |
24,6 |
W/mK |
Density |
7,85 |
g/cm3 |
