Brand2601

Ledeburitic Chromium Steel with Superior Toughness and Nitriding Capability

The alloy's high compressive strength and wear resistance make it perfect for high-performance cutting tools, stamping, woodworking, drawing, deep drawing, and pressing tools, as well as for cold working rolls and measuring tools.

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Product advantages

SIHARD 2601 is a ledeburitic chromium steel for high-performance cutting tools, offering better toughness than D3 and the possibility of nitriding. This alloy has very high compressive strength and deep hardening capabilities.

Manufacture

SIHARD 2601 is made by SIJ Metal Ravne.

Standards & certificates

Material number

1.2824

Ravne

OH263

EN

70MnMoCr8

Properties

Hardness[HRC]:58 - 64
Density[g/cm³]:210
Elasticity[10³ x N/mm²]:7.70

Chemical composition

In weight %

C1.65
Si0.33
Mn0.30
Cr11.50
Mo0.60
V0.30
W0.50

Product forms

Flat sections

rolled
Wup to 1000 mm
Tup to 400 mm

Round bars

forged
Lup to 6000 mm
up to 600 mm

Square section

forged
Wup to 400 mm

Continuous Cooling Transformation (CCT)

Tempering

Hardening

Harden from a temperature of 980 - 1010°C followed by oil, air quenching or warm bath quenching. Hardness after quenching is 63 - 65 HRC.

Forging

Hot forming temperature: 1050-850°C.

Disclaimer

The information and data presented herein are typical or average values. The typical properties of the materials described are provided solely to assist readers in making their own evaluations and decisions. These values are not guaranteed.
Applications specifically suggested for the materials described are intended only for illustrative purposes, enabling the reader to make their own assessments. They are not to be construed as warranties, whether express or implied, regarding fitness for any particular purpose.
The information and data are provided for informational purposes only and may be revised at any time without notice.
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