DIN 1.2316/X36CrMo17 steel is defined as plastic mould tool steel as per DIN 17350 standard,and it can also be considered a martensitic stainless steel due to its high chromium content of 15-17%.DIN 1.2316 steel is usually supplied in the pre hardened(33-38HRC) condition.

DIN 1.2316 plastic mould tool steel

The Main Characteristics of DIN 1.2316/X36CrMo17 steel

  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Excellent wear resistance & toughness
  • Uniform hardness
  • Good thermal fatigue resistance
  • Superior polishing performance
  • High surface precision
  • Low impurity content with high purity

DIN 1.2316/X36CrMo17 STEEL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

GradeCSiMnPSCrNiMo
1.23160.33-0.43≤1.0≤1.0≤0.03 ≤0.03 15.0-17.0≤1.01.0-1.3

DIN 1.2316/X36CrMo17 RELATED STANDARD & EQUIVALENT GRADE

Europe/EN/ISO4957:X38CrMo16

GB:3Cr17NiMo

DIN 1.2316/X36CrMo17 STEEL FORGING

  • Initial Forging Temperature:1100-1150℃
  • Final Forging Temperature: >850℃
  • Forging Ratio:above 4:1
  • Cooling Method After Forged:As high alloy tool steel,DIN 1.2316 steel should be annealed after forging.

DIN 1.2316/X36CrMo17  STEEL HEAT TREATMENT

  • DIN 1.2316 Steel Soft Annealing

The soft annealing temperature for DIN 1.2316steel is 780-850℃ with holding time 3-6h.With cooling ratw below 30℃/h, cooled to 550-600℃,then air-cooling.The hardness will be below 285HBW.

DIN 1.2316 Steel Annealing Diagram

DIN 1.2316 Steel Soft Annealing Diagram

  • DIN 1.2316 Steel Quenching & Tempering

Quenching Temperature:1000-1040℃

Quenching Medium:oil

Tempering Temperature:160-180℃ Followed by Quenching

Hardness:46-48HRC

Structure:tempered martensite

DIN 1.2316 Steel Tempering vs Hardness Diagram

DIN 1.2316 Steel Tempering vs Hardness Diagram

DIN 1.2316/X36CrMo17 STEEL SUPPLY FORM & SIZE & TOLERANCE

Hot Forged Round bar:Φ80-Φ1000mm

Hot Rolled  Round bar:Φ16-Φ130mm

Hot Forged Square bar: Max Thickness:500mm

Flat bar/Blcoks:Thickness :120-800mm ,Width:120-1500mm

Surface FinishBlack-Forged Black-Rolled Turned   GrindingPolishedPeeledCold Drawn
Tolerance(0,+5mm)(0,+1mm)(0,+3mm)Best h9Best h11Best H11Best H11