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H13 Hardened Tool Steel Drill Rod


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H13 tool steel drill rod is air-hardening, hot work 5% chrome tool steel. It combines excellent shock and abrasion resistance with good red hardness making it ideal for use in die casting. Most commonly used in plastic molds and die casting, its ability to withstand rapid cooling from high working temperatures also make it a prime choice for use in extrusion dies. While designed to be a versatile hot work grade, H13 tool steel has been useful in cold work applications as well, particularly when extra toughness is desired but wear resistance is not important. Other applications include: trimming dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, die casting, forming punches, hot shear blades and mold dies. Common trade names include Dievac, Viscount, Thyrotherm 2344, Cromo-High V, Firechrome 44, Hotform V, VAD13, Potomac M, Thermold H 13, VDC, Hot Form V, Dica B Vanadium, Nu-Die V, Firedie 13, 883.

  • Finish: Precision Ground
  • Condition: Hardened to 44-48 Rc
  • Applications: dies, punches, molds, blades, die casts
  • Specifications: ASTM 681, J437, T20813, AISI H13
  • Available in 36" lengths
  • Color Code: WHITE
  • Tolerances: +/-.001"



    Chemical Composition:

    Carbon: 0.35/0.45
    Chromium: 4.75/5.50
    Molybdenum: 1.10/1.75
    Manganese: 0.20/0.50
    Vanadium: 0.80/1.20
    Silicon: 0.80/1.20
    Phosphorus: 0.030 max
    Sulfur: 0.030 max




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    H13 Hardened Tool Steel Drill Rod Stock Sizes:

    1/8" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    3/16" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    1/4" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    9/32" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    5/16" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    3/8" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    7/16" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    1/2" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    9/16" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    5/8" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    11/16" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    3/4" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    13/16" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    7/8" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    15/16" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    1" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    1-1/8" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    1-1/4" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    1-3/8" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod
    1-1/2" Dia H13 Tool Steel Drill Rod

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