Schmolz + Bickenbach Thermodur® E38K Hot Work Die Steel

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Schmolz + Bickenbach Thermodur® E38K Hot Work Die Steel
Categories:	Metal; Ferrous Metal; Tool Steel; Hot Work Steel
Material Notes:	Description: Thermodur® E38K is an electro slag remelted (ESR) modified H-11 die steel, developed for hot working applications where maximum mechanical strength (toughness) properties are required. Characteristics: Superior toughness; Excellent hardenability; Good thermal conductivity; and Good polishability Applications: Large high pressure die casting dies, Large hot forging dies and Aluminum extrusion tooling Stress Relieving (Heat Treatment): 1200°F for 2 hours; Cooling: Cool slowly to 930°F in air; Hardness: <230 HB Hardening (Heat Treatment): 1850°F- 1886°F Hold at temperature for 30 minutes; Cooling: Vacuum quench at 50°F/ min, to 1000°F then cool to below 150°F; Hardness: <54 HRC Quenched Information provided by Schmolz + Bickenbach
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Available Properties

Density
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Rockwell C
Tensile Strength, 44 HRC
Tensile Strength, 48 HRC
Tensile Strength, 52 HRC
Tensile Strength, Yield, 44 HRC
Tensile Strength, Yield, 48 HRC
Tensile Strength, Yield, 52 HRC
Elongation at Yield, 52 HRC
Elongation at Yield, 48 HRC
Elongation at Yield, 44 HRC
Reduction of Area, 52 HRC
Reduction of Area, 48 HRC
Reduction of Area, 44 HRC
CTE, linear
CTE, linear
CTE, linear
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity
Annealing Temperature, Soft; Cooling: Furnace 20°F/hour to 1200°F/ Then air cool; < 170 HB
Carbon, C
Chromium, Cr
Iron, Fe
Manganese, Mn
Molybdenum, Mo
Silicon, Si
Sulfur, S
Vanadium, V

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Manufacturer Notes:
Schmolz + Bickenbach (Swiss Steel International)

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