W1-C Tool Die Steels to ASTM A686-1999

W1-C - Specification & Application

  • ASTM A686-1999 - Carbon tool steel

Carbon tool steel products which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, which are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures.

Chemical composition(wt.%) of W1-C grade: to ASTM A686-1999

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.70 1.50
Si 0.10 0.40
Mn 0.10 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr - 0.30
V - 0.10
Mo - 0.10
Cu - 0.20
W - 0.15

W1-C - Detail

W1-C

Mechanical properties of grade W1-C ASTM A686-1999

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)
492 (≥) 451 (≥) 44 34 44 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 314

Physical properties of grade W1-C ASTM A686-1999

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
678 (≥) 186 (≥) 32 21 34 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 421
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
842 812 725

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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