F3 Tool Die Steels

F3 - Specification & Application

Carbon Wolfram Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of F3 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.25 1.40
Si 0.10 0.40
Mn 0.10 0.40
Cr 0.50 1.00
Mo - -
V - -
W 3.50 4.00

F3 - Detail

Carbon Wolfram Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade F3

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)
447 (≥) 518 (≥) 42 13 31 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 241

Physical properties of grade F3

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
562 (≥) 466 (≥) 22 34 32 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 142
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
238 251 218

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