W5 Tool Die Steels to SAE J 437 (1970)

W5 - Specification & Application

  • SAE J 437 (1970) - Selection and heat treatment of tool and die steels
  • SAE J 438 (1970) - Tool and die steels

Tool and die steels

Chemical composition(wt.%) of W5 grade: to SAE J 437 (1970)

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.80 1.20
Si 0.10 0.40
Mn 0.10 0.40
Cr 0.35 0.50
V - -

W5 - Detail

Tool and die steels

Mechanical properties of grade W5 SAE J 437 (1970)

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)
167 (≥) 715 (≥) 34 13 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 442

Physical properties of grade W5 SAE J 437 (1970)

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
811 (≥) 377 (≥) 12 12 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 323
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
881 881 447

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