BT1 Tool Die Steels to BS 4659

BT1 - Specification & Application

  • BS 4659 - High speed tool steel

W series high speed steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of BT1 grade: to BS 4659

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.70 0.80
Si - 0.40
Mn - 0.40
Co - 1.00
Cr 3.75 4.50
Mo - 0.70
Ni - 0.40
V 1.00 1.25
W 17.5 18.5
Cu - 0.20
Sn - 0.05

BT1 - Detail

W series high speed steel

Mechanical properties of grade BT1 BS 4659

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)
383 (≥) 893 (≥) 12 12 42 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 342

Physical properties of grade BT1 BS 4659

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
651 (≥) 412 (≥) 12 22 11 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 214
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
123 572 435

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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