Chuck Metals, a well-known manufacturer and supplier located in Singapore, Pulau Ujong, specializes in high-quality Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars designed for precision tooling and various general-purpose applications. With its high carbon content and impressive hardness potential, W1 water-hardening tool steel is a budget-friendly option for tools that need sharp edges and smooth finishes. Chuck Metals offers W1 bars in a range of diameters and lengths, either heat-treated or annealed, in accordance with ASTM A686 standards. Perfect for cold work and low-impact tasks, these bars are meticulously processed to ensure consistent quality, machinability, and wear resistance for demanding industrial applications.
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars generally consist of 0.90–1.05% carbon, along with small quantities of manganese (0.20–0.40%), silicon (0.10–0.40%), and trace elements like sulfur and phosphorus. This straightforward carbon steel composition allows W1 to be water-hardened, achieving a hardness of up to 65 HRC. W1 bars demonstrate tensile strength ranging from 850–1200 MPa, showcasing excellent wear resistance and edge retention. However, they do have limited toughness and aren’t suitable for high-impact or high-temperature situations. W1 tool steel is highly machinable in its annealed state, making it perfect for creating sharp, precise cutting edges.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.70-1.50 |
| Mn | 0.10-0.40 |
| Si | 0.10-0.40 |
| Cr | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.2 |
| Mo | 0.1 |
| W | 0.15 |
| V | 0.1 |
| Cu | 0.2 |
| P | 0.025 |
| S | 0.025 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate | 1680 MPa | 244000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield | 1500 MPa | 218000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio (25°C) | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Bulk modulus | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 80.0 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Charpy impact, unnotched | 86.0 J | 63.4 ft-lb |
| Hardness, Brinell (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 498 | 498 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 558 | 558 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 50.0-51.0 | 50.0-51.0 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 531 | 531 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100% machinability) | 40 | 40 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.83 g/cm3 | 0.283 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 1435°C | 2615°F |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (ºC) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 48.3 x W/mK | 100 | – |
W1 tool and die steel bars are utilized mainly in creating cutting tools, dies, and molds because of their high hardness, wear resistance, and ability to maintain sharp edges, even at elevated temperatures. Such bars are extensively used in the production of tools, such as drill rods, reamers, taps, and punches. Furthermore, they find applications in the construction of small precision parts, like bearings and inserts, which have good abrasion resistance. High carbon content of the steel enables easy hardening and tempering, thus ideal for applications demanding precision and durability under stress and extreme working conditions.






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