PLASTIC MOULD STEEL P21
PLASTIC MOULD STEEL P21
The P21 low carbon mould steels are carburized or nitrided. These can be warmth treated to a hardness of 30 to 60 HRC, which guarantees that the steel can be easily machined into large, intricate molds and dies.
P21 is a precipitation-solidifying steel that incorporates aluminum. It is usually supplied after prehardening to 32 to 36 HRC. The P21 steel is especially suited for basic completion molds because of its superior polishability.
Element | Min | Max |
---|---|---|
Carbon, C | 0.18 | 0.22 |
Manganese, Mn | 0.20 | 0.40 |
Silicon, Si | 0.20 | 0.40 |
Molybdenum, Mo | - | - |
Chromium,Cr | - | 0.50 |
Vanadium,V | 0.15 | 0.25 |
Al | 1.05 | 1.25 |
Heat Treatment
Forging
Annealing
Welding
Forming
Hardening