H13 / 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel Bar

Product Overview

H13 / 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel Bar overview

H13 / 1.2344 Hot Work Tool Steel Bar belongs to Special Steel and the Tool & Mold Steel catalogue. Use the linked category and series pages to compare adjacent grades, shapes, and processing paths before requesting a quote.

Key Benefits

Selection notes based on available product data

• Cr12MoV page prepared first
• Future tool steel grades can be added under this series
• H13 bar, shaft, billet, or forging supply for machining, heat treatment, and load-bearing components; suitable for hot-work tool steel orders where annealed condition, ESR need, and heat-treatment route matter
• Testing support can include EN 10204 MTC review, Chemical composition check, Dimensional inspection.

Technical Specifications

Confirmed and requirement-based information

Material Construction

Supply preparation structure

Recommended Applications

Application fit connected to this product

• Mold & ToolingTool steel, maraging steel, and high-strength special steels for molds, dies, and precision tooling.
• Precision MachinerySpecial alloy bars, plates, pipes, and strips for precision machinery, machined parts, and industrial equipment.
• Aerospace & DefenseHigh-strength steel, maraging steel, nickel alloys, and precision alloys for demanding structural and precision parts.
• Automotive & Gear ManufacturingCarburizing steel, gear steel, and alloy structural steel for shafts, gears, and powertrain components.

Customization Options

Quote details that can be confirmed before production

• Bars & Forgings: Round, bright, ground, passivated, hexagonal, custom profile bars, alloy steel forgings, and hot die forged components.
• Heat Treatment
• Cutting & Welding
• Precision Machining
• Cross-reference keywords: H13 / 1.2344 / SKD61.
• Prioritize heat treatment condition, hardness target, machining allowance, UT requirement, and mechanical test report.
• Alloy focus: hot-work tool steel orders where annealed condition, ESR need, and heat-treatment route matter.
• Procurement route: bar, shaft, billet, or forging supply for machining, heat treatment, and load-bearing components.

Testing & Quality Support

Inspection topics for quote preparation

• EN 10204 MTC review
• Chemical composition check
• Dimensional inspection
• Ultrasonic testing for plate, bar, or forging orders when required by standard or drawing
• Heat treatment chart and hardness verification
• Mechanical property verification by heat and delivery condition

Documents

Useful resources and document status

• Alloy Grade ComparisonCompare nickel alloys, stainless steel, special steel, and precision alloys by standard, equivalent grade, strength, corrosion resistance, temperature range, and processing route.
• Special Steel Heat Treatment GuideConnect alloy structural steel, high-strength steel, maraging steel, and tool steel grades with heat treatment, hardness targets, machining stability, and inspection reports.
• FAQPractical answers for overseas buyers requesting alloy and special steel stock, processing, certificates, inspection, packing, and delivery.
• Technical data sheetRequest chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment condition, dimensional tolerance, PMI scope, and certificate level for this exact grade.
• Material Test Certificate and traceabilityMTC to EN 10204 standards, EN 10204-3.1 support, heat number traceability, and stamped reports can be reviewed before quotation.