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    DH2F Steel

    A modified H13 mould steel, pre-hardened to 37-41 HRC with exceptional machinability.

    Unique Characteristics of DH2F Steel

    • 38-42 HRc hardness.
    • Through hardened for exceptional dimensional stability.
    • Cuts mold making costs by reducing man hours required for machining. Classified as a “free-machining” steel.
    • Ideal for complex, precision molds and parts susceptible to distortion and/or deformation without needing additional heat-treating.
    • Ideal for Ion-nitriding.

    Benefits

    DH2F has a machine rating of 65 out of 100, with 100 being the best rating for pre-hardened mold steels. (For comparison, P20 at 30 HRc has a machine rating of 50.)

    DH2F’s superior machinability means extended tool life.

    A positive rake cutter with a concave face and chip breaking edge works best.

     Parameters
    Tool MaterialTool ShapeCutting FluidFeedCutCutting SpeedTest Piece SizeHardnessTool Life End Point
    ToolFace Milling CutterM20NP-100RNone0.003″0.059″66-16580″x50″x200″40V MAX=0.012″
    Drill BitSKHS10.394” dia. tapered-shank drill a=118None0.004″1.181″ deep hole20-4080″x50″x200″40Tool Erosion

    DH2F (modified H-13, pre-hardened)

    H13

    Tool:SKH51 0.394″ dia., tapered-shank drill a=118°
    Feed:0.0039″/rev
    Hole depth:1.181″
    Cutting speed:25 m/min
    Test piece hardness:40 HRc
    Test piece size (inches):3.937″ x 7.874″ x 11.811″

    Surface treating gives DH2F enhanced abrasion and corrosion resistance.

    Abrasion Speed (ft./sec.) Abrasion loss (mm2 kgfx10-7)
    DH2F H13
    0.656 3.76 3.50
    1.6728 5.24 3.56
    3.0832 3.50 5.24
    5.34643 3.03 5.56
    6.4616 4.04 5.24
    7.8064 4.61 5.24
     
    Test machine: Ohgoshi method abrasion test apparatus
    Abrasion distance: 656 ft.
    Final load: 1.4982 lbs.
    Mating material (disk): D2.HRc57
    Abrasion speed: 0.656 to 7.872 ft./sec.
    Test piece hardness: HRc 42
    Spec.Weight Before Test (gr)Weight AfterErosion Loss
    Test (gr)(gr)(%)
    DH2F27.3323.184.1515.2
    H1327.1223.393.7313.9

    Erosion testing: An annealed .591″ dia. x .787″ sample is weighed before and after soaking in an aluminum bath at 1,292°F for 30 hours.

    DH2F is a resulfurised steel and sulfur can affect polishing. We recommend contacting International Mold Steel if you are considering SPI #2 or better polish.

    The same filler material that is used for typical H13 is recommended for DH2F.

    • Pre-heat temperature: 575-650°F
    • Post-heat temperature: 750-1000°F

    Note: Double tempering or drawing is recommended after welding. This procedure, sometimes known as color matching, should be done at 1070-1120°F

    Heating should never exceed 1160°F, or material softening and dimensional distortion will take place.

    Test piece size:
    Tension test:.315″ dia. x 3.543″
    Charpy impact test:JIS NO. 3 test piece (R1, .079″ hole depth) obtained from the material in the rolling direction.

    Average coefficient of Thermal Expansion for DH2F and H-13

    Spec.68~212°F68~392°F68~572°F68~752°F68~932°F68~1112°F68~1292°F
    DH2F4.946.006.617.007.287.617.72
    H134.785.616.336.787.117.397.56

    Hardening: 1886°F, air-cooling
    Tempering: 1166°F x 1 hr.
    Hardness: 40 HRc

    The material, as delivered, does not require heat-treating. This data is presented merely for reference.

     Chemical Composition (%)
    Daido Spec.Corresponding JIS Spec.CSiMnCrMoVFree-machining elements
    DH2F0.32-0.421.51.54.50-5.501.00-1.500.40-1.20Added

    Applications for DH2F Steel

    • Molds for plastics
    • Diecast die components
    • Plunger tips, sprue bushings
    • Diecasting dies for aluminum and zinc
    • Dies for aluminum extrusions
    • Press dies
    • Dieplate strippers
    • Machine parts