{"id":1344,"date":"2023-04-05T05:19:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T05:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=1344"},"modified":"2023-11-13T02:44:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T02:44:56","slug":"din-1-2738-herramienta-acero","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/es\/products\/din-1-2738-tool-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"Acero para herramientas DIN 1.2738"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5r85uo-19d5c06068e6619f2daeb202aeb6393c\">\n.flex_column.av-5r85uo-19d5c06068e6619f2daeb202aeb6393c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5r85uo-19d5c06068e6619f2daeb202aeb6393c av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kn458p9t-c7db661297ae2fa2638c80be0b2b1aa5 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1347 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Flat-Bars.jpg\" alt=\"din 1.2738 tool steel flat bars\" width=\"495\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Flat-Bars.jpg 495w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Flat-Bars-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Flat-Bars-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><b>DI<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>N 1.2738 Tool Steel<\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>tool <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>steel<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0is one kind of cold work\u00a0steel, equivalent to AISI\u00a0P20+Ni\u00a0tool steel. While Nickel, chromium and molybdenium are the alloying elements for hardness and toughness.<\/p>\n<p>1.2738 tool steel is specially designed for plastic mold industry, especially for big steel mold parts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DIN 1.2738 tool steel is usually supplied as pre-hardened\/quenched and tempered 280 \u2013 320 HB hardness condition<\/li>\n<li>With good machinability, DIN 1.2738 steels is with better polishability compared to 1.2312 (AISI P20+S).<\/li>\n<li>Material 1.2738 can be through nitrogenation and flame hardening treatment in order to increase the hardness and wearability of mould surface.<\/li>\n<li>The steel 1.2738 is melted in an electrical furnace and refined with VOD or DH device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Supply Range of <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Round Bar: diameter 20mm \u2013 1000mm<\/p>\n<p>Steel Plate and Steel Block: thickness 12-500mm x width 200-2000mm<\/p>\n<p>Surface Finish: Black Surface, Roughly Machined, Peeled &#038; Turned or as per given requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Relevant DIN 1.2738 Steel Specification and Equivalent Steel Grades<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Country<\/td>\n<td width=\"375\">German<\/td>\n<td width=\"293\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Standard<\/td>\n<td width=\"375\">DIN EN ISO 4957<\/td>\n<td width=\"293\">ASTM\/AISI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\">Grades<\/td>\n<td width=\"375\">1.2738<\/td>\n<td width=\"293\">P20+Ni<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 Chemical Composition per EN ISO 4957 (Cold Work Tool Steel)<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\"><strong><b>GRADE<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>NUMBER<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>C<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>Si<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>Mn<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>P<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>S<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>Cr<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>Mo<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"116\"><strong><b>Ni<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>40CrMnNiMo8-6-4<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>1.2738 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>0.35-0.45<\/td>\n<td>0.20-0.40<\/td>\n<td>1.30-1.60<\/td>\n<td>\u2264 0.030<\/td>\n<td>\u2264 0.030<\/td>\n<td>1.80-2.10<\/td>\n<td>0.15-0.25<\/td>\n<td>0.90-1.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Properties<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Physical properties <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>at ambient temperature<\/b><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Modulus of elasticity [103\u00a0x N\/mm2]: 205<\/p>\n<p>Density [g\/cm3]: 7.80<\/p>\n<p>Thermal conductivity [W\/m.K]: 29.0<\/p>\n<p>Specific heat capacity[J\/g.K]: 0.46<\/p>\n<p>Strength:\u2248 1080 N\/mm\u00b2<\/p>\n<p>Thermal Conductivity at 100 \u00b0C:33.5 W\/m K<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Forging<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hot forming temperature: 1093-898\u00a0\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Heat Treatment\u2002<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat Treatment of 2738<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually already pre-toughened, no heat treatment required, if there is no special requirements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soft annealing,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>710 to 740 \u00b0C for about 2 to 5 hours; then cool slowly of 10 to 20 \u00b0C per hour to about 600 \u00b0C further cooling in air, This will produce a maximum Brinell hardness of 235.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1346\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Heat-Treatment.png\" alt=\"din 1.2738 tool steel heat treatment\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Heat-Treatment.png 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Heat-Treatment-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hardening:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Harden from a temperature of 840-870\u00b0C followed by oil, then quenching in oil\/hot bath\/air 180~220 \u00b0C. Hardness after quenching is around 52 HRC.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tempering of material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slow heating to tempering temperature immediately after hardening; and minimum time in furnace: 1 hour per 20 mm part thickness; tempering twice is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Applications<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel\u00a0materials are generally used for relatively low temperature applications such as die casting dies and injection moulds, synthetic plastic moulds dies, especially for large plastic moulds higly stressed in core, hydroforming tools, such as up to 400 mm in the construction of plastic moulds. DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel\u00a0is suitable for nitriding and chrome plating.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us for further information or the best cost or price of your request.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Related <a href=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/cold-work-tool-steel\/\">Cold Work Steel<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  id=\"av-sc-portfolio-1\"  class=\"av-portfolio-grid-sorting-container\"><div class='sort_width_container  av-sort-yes' data-portfolio-id='1' ><div id='js_sort_items' ><div class='sort_by_cat hidden'><a href=\"#\" data-filter=\"all_sort\" class=\"all_sort_button active_sort\"><span class=\"inner_sort_button\"><span>Todo<\/span><small class=\"av-cat-count\"> 4 <\/small><\/span><\/a><span class=\"text-sep coldworksteel_sort_sep\">\/<\/span><a href=\"#\" data-filter=\"coldworksteel_sort\" class=\"coldworksteel_sort_button\" ><span class=\"inner_sort_button\"><span>Coldworksteel<\/span><small class=\"av-cat-count\"> 4 <\/small><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=' 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\/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kn60xi1l-0d9fbc1dd52f5ef89672a6ab7764b7a1 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h2><strong><b>DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel \u2013 The Ultimate FAQ Guide <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In case you\u2019re torn between choosing between <a href=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/products\/din-1-2738-tool-steel\/\"><u>DIN 1.2738 tool steel<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and another type of tool steel, we got you! For today\u2019s guide, you\u2019ll learn everything you need to know about 1.2738 tool steel, from what it is, its characteristics, its applications and benefits, and many more!<\/p>\n<p>As a bonus, we\u2019ll even educate you on how you can land on working with the best DIN 1.2738 tool steel manufacturer.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Is DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel Hot Work or Cold Work Tool Steel? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>DIN 1.2738 tool steel is a type of cold work tool steel. It\u2019s actually an equivalent tool steel to the American Iron and Steel Institute\u2019s or AISI\u2019s P20 + Ni tool steel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1371\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Is-DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Hot-Work-or-Cold-Wor.jpg\" alt=\"is din 1.2738 tool steel hot work or cold wor\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Is-DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Hot-Work-or-Cold-Wor.jpg 550w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Is-DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Hot-Work-or-Cold-Wor-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Is-DIN-1.2738-Tool-Steel-Hot-Work-or-Cold-Wor-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><br \/>\nImage of DIN 1.2738 steels stacked up against each other<\/p>\n<p>This particular tool steel is known for its application of being used in the plastic mold industry. You usually use it for big steel mold parts because of its high malleability and ductility and resistance to temperature.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What is 2311? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>DIN 1.2311 is known as the pre-hardened plastic mold steel. It possesses good machinability and shaping properties.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1373\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_-.jpg\" alt=\"what is 2311 \" width=\"1920\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_-.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_--300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_--1030x501.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_--768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_--1536x747.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_--16x8.jpg 16w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_--1500x730.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-2311_--705x343.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><br \/>\nImage example of a 2311 steel<\/p>\n<p>Its connection to the DIN 1.2738 is popular because 1.2738 is considered to be the upgraded and the advanced version of the 2311 steel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What are the Characteristics of DIN 1.2738 Steel? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1372\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-are-the-Characteristics-of-DIN-1.2738-Steel.jpg\" alt=\"what are the characteristics of din 1.2738 steel\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-are-the-Characteristics-of-DIN-1.2738-Steel.jpg 448w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-are-the-Characteristics-of-DIN-1.2738-Steel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-are-the-Characteristics-of-DIN-1.2738-Steel-16x9.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><br \/>\nHigh level of hardenability of DIN 1.2738<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll better understand what DIN 1.2738 steel when you know of these traits and characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Possesses low toughness but high levels of polishing<\/li>\n<li>Must be used directly following pre-hardening as it can assure good usability<\/li>\n<li>Deformation can occur if used a long time after pre-hardening<\/li>\n<li>It is the widely used plastic mold steel<\/li>\n<li>Has excellent comprehensive mechanical properties<\/li>\n<li>High hardenability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just some of the most notable characteristics of the DIN 1.2738 steel, there are others that you can definitely enjoy and take advantage of.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What are the Supply Shapes Available For DIN 1.2738 Steel? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can purchase DIN 1.2738 steel in many different supply forms and shapes, namely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plate<\/li>\n<li>Sheet<\/li>\n<li>Solid round bar<\/li>\n<li>Flat bar<\/li>\n<li>Hexagonal bar<\/li>\n<li>Square<\/li>\n<li>Strips<\/li>\n<li>Wire Rods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><b>NOTE: <\/b><\/strong>You can order custom shapes and forms from your 1.2738 tool steel manufacturer. While there are not a lot of suppliers that offer this, try to work with a manufacturer that can give you custom shapes and forms.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>1.2738 Tool Steel Equivalent \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The only known equivalent of the DIN 1.2738 steel is the P20+Ni in the AISI standard. No other equivalent steels in other standards have been reported to have the same characteristics of the DIN 1.2738.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What Surface Finishes Can You Have With DIN 1.2738? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here with us at Waldun Steel, we can offer you a wide array of surface finishes, from your regular black surface steel, to peeled and turned, roughly machined, and many more!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1374\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-Surface-Finishes-Can-You-Have-With-DIN-1.2738.jpeg\" alt=\"what surface finishes can you have with din 1.2738\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-Surface-Finishes-Can-You-Have-With-DIN-1.2738.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-Surface-Finishes-Can-You-Have-With-DIN-1.2738-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-Surface-Finishes-Can-You-Have-With-DIN-1.2738-80x80.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-Surface-Finishes-Can-You-Have-With-DIN-1.2738-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-Surface-Finishes-Can-You-Have-With-DIN-1.2738-36x36.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-Surface-Finishes-Can-You-Have-With-DIN-1.2738-180x180.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>\nBlack surface finish, one of the most common surface finishes<\/p>\n<p>You can even choose to customize the finishing of your 1.2738 steel!<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>1.2738 vs. 1.2311 Chemical Composition<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we know the DIN 1.2311 is somehow a lower version of the 1.2738, how did they differ in terms of chemical composition?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a table that would help you in differentiating the two.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"84\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">Carbon (C)<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">Nickel (Ni)<\/td>\n<td width=\"127\">Manganese (Mn)<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">Chromium (Cr)<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">Molybdenum (Mo)<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">Silicon (Si)<\/td>\n<td width=\"98\">Sulfur (S)<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Phosphorus (P)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"84\">1.2738<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">0.35 to 0.45%<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">0.90 to 1.20%<\/td>\n<td width=\"127\">1.30 to 1.60%<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">1.80 to 2.10%<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">0.15 to 0.25%<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">0.20 to 0.45%<\/td>\n<td width=\"98\">\u22640.030%<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">\u22640.030%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"84\">1.2311<\/td>\n<td width=\"87\">0.37 to 0.42%<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">0.40%<\/td>\n<td width=\"127\">1.40 to 1.60%<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">1.80 to 2.10%<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">0.15 to 0.25%<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">\u22640.40%<\/td>\n<td width=\"98\">\u22640.005%<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">\u22640.030%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>As we can see on the table above, there only are slight differences such as the Silicon level, which is always less than 0.40% for the 2311, the Nickel, as it\u2019s only at 0.40%, and Carbon, where the highest possible content is at 0.42%.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>For Which Tools and Plastics Can You Use DIN 1.2738 Tool Steel? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can use it in tools such as bumpers, dashboards, bottle crates, plastic injection mold cores, etc. \u00a0For the plastics, on the other hand, you can find use of it in transparent melts, RIM molding, thermoplastics (PS, PE, and PP), compression molding, and many more!<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>At What Temperature is DIN 1.2738 Tempered? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The most common used drawing temperatures in tempering DIN 1.2738 is at 180 to 220 degrees Celsius. For the normalizing process, it\u2019s normalized and cooled in a furnace.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1370\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/At-What-Temperature-is-DIN-1.2738-Tempered.jpg\" alt=\"at what temperature is din 1.2738 tempered\" width=\"727\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/At-What-Temperature-is-DIN-1.2738-Tempered.jpg 727w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/At-What-Temperature-is-DIN-1.2738-Tempered-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/At-What-Temperature-is-DIN-1.2738-Tempered-16x10.jpg 16w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/At-What-Temperature-is-DIN-1.2738-Tempered-705x424.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><br \/>\nImage of how tempering is done for DIN 1.2738<\/p>\n<p>For the tempering of the material, it\u2019s usually tempered quite immediately after hardening and it\u2019s worked on and subjected to the furnace a total of an hour (1 hour) per 20 mm part thickness.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>NOTE: <\/b><\/strong>The most recommended number of tempering done should be twice (2) for the best experiences.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What is the Hardness of DIN 1.2738? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After annealing, the max hardness that it can have is at HB 235, Q+T \u2013 51~46 HRC.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Does DIN 1.2738 Steel Have Good Machinability Properties? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, DIN 1.2738 is actually better in terms of machinability in comparison to the AISI P20+S or the 1.2312, and P20+Ni (1.2311).<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What are the Applications of the DIN 1.2738 Steel? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common applications for this particular steel includes measuring instruments, dynamo and transformer sheets, plastic mold processing, and many more!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll make use of DIN 1.2738 in a lot of business sectors and industries \u2013 so don\u2019t fret!<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Get the Best Quality DIN 1.2738 Steel<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Wherever you are in the world, you will never fail in choosing us here at <a href=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\"><u>Waldun Steel<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for the 1.2738 tool steel that you need.<\/p>\n<p>We are known to be the best and the top supplier of 1.2738 steel, and we\u2019re trusted by a lot of businesses and companies worldwide. Over time, we developed strong and stable relationships with our partners and businesses from all around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>You can count on us to help you in producing custom DIN 1.2738 in whatever form, size, and shape you need!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in knowing about how much budget you\u2019ll need for the manufacturing of DIN 1.2738, contact us and we\u2019ll get you a free quote!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4es4cw-14639132dcc60ae8166be01761fe8576\">\n.flex_column.av-4es4cw-14639132dcc60ae8166be01761fe8576{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4es4cw-14639132dcc60ae8166be01761fe8576 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kn453m33-3258c17413b3742dd1c3d5b235aab30f '  ><div class='avia_textblock' >\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><section id=\"portfoliobox-2\" class=\"widget clearfix avia-widget-container newsbox\"><h3 class=\"widgettitle\">Latest Products<\/h3><ul class=\"news-wrap image_size_widget\"><li class=\"news-content post-format-standard\"><div class=\"news-link\"><a class='news-thumb ' title=\"Read: 60CrMoV18-5 Steel\" href=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/es\/products\/60crmov18-5-steel\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358-36x36.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-2212 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2212 attachment-widget size-widget wp-post-image\" alt=\"1.2358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.2358.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 36px) 100vw, 36px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"news-headline\"><a class='news-title' title=\"Read: 60CrMoV18-5 Steel\" href=\"https:\/\/waldunsteel.com\/es\/products\/60crmov18-5-steel\/\">60CrMoV18-5 Steel<\/a><span class=\"news-time\">enero 11, 2024 - 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