A6 Tool Die Steels

A6 - Specification & Application

Cold-Work Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of A6 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.65 0.75
Si 0.20 0.50
Mn 1.80 2.50
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 0.90 1.20
Mo 0.90 1.40
V - -
W - -
Ni+Cu - 0.75

A6 - Detail

Cold-Work Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade A6

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
691 (≥) 678 (≥) 11 12 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 331

Physical properties of grade A6

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
524 (≥) 646 (≥) 41 42 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 131
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
912 473 268
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