A3 Tool Die Steels

A3 - Specification & Application

Cold-Work Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of A3 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.20 1.30
Si 0.10 0.50
Mn 0.40 0.60
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 4.75 5.50
Mo 0.90 1.40
V 0.80 1.40
W - -
Ni+Cu - 0.75

A3 - Detail

Cold-Work Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade A3

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)
272 (≥) 436 (≥) 42 42 34 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 443

Physical properties of grade A3

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
355 (≥) 438 (≥) 11 13 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 242
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
852 557 248

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