H13 Tool Steel Forgings
Custom H13 tool steel forgings produced according to customer drawings for hot-work dies, extrusion tooling, die-casting tooling and other high-temperature applications. Available as forged blocks, bars, discs and rings with annealing, rough machining, heat treatment and inspection documentation.
- Customer drawings
- Heat treatment
- Inspection reports
Built around the
drawing.
Controlled through
delivery.
Every custom forging begins with a technical review of material, geometry, heat treatment, machining allowance and inspection requirements. The production route is defined before quotation and confirmed against the project specification.
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Produced to drawings, samples or technical specifications.
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Forging, heat treatment, machining and inspection.
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Material, dimensional and test reports supplied.
PRODUCT FORMS
H13 Tool Steel Forging Forms
Forged Rings
Custom H13 forged rings for tooling applications requiring toughness, hot strength and thermal stability.
Forged Bars
Round and square H13 forged bars supplied with machining allowance for custom tool production.
Forged Discs
H13 forged discs and die blanks for forging dies, die-casting tooling and circular tooling components.
Forged Blocks
H13 forged blocks for die inserts, die holders, tooling components and subsequent machining.
Need a different H13 forging geometry? Send your drawing, required dimensions and delivery condition for production review.
H13 Tool Steel Forging Overview
AISI H13 is a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium hot-work tool steel developed for tooling exposed to elevated temperatures, repeated heating and cooling cycles, mechanical loading and thermal fatigue.
The material combines high-temperature strength, toughness, wear resistance and dimensional stability. It is commonly used for forging dies, extrusion tooling, die-casting dies, mandrels, punches and other heavily loaded hot-work tools.
We supply custom H13 tool steel forgings in the form of blocks, bars, discs, rings and other drawing-based components. Production requirements are reviewed according to dimensions, unit weight, machining allowance, delivery condition, final hardness, testing scope and documentation requirements.
Additional information
| Material Grade | AISI H13 / DIN 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium Hot Work Tool Steel |
| Forging Process | Open Die Forging, Ring Rolling |
| Product Forms | Forged Blocks, Forged Bars, Forged Discs, Forged Rings |
| Supply Condition | As Forged, Annealed, Rough Machined, Heat Treated |
| Machining Condition | As Forged, Rough Machined, Pre-machined |
| Testing Available | Chemical Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Dimensional Inspection |
| Production Basis | Customer Drawing, Custom Specification |
MATERIAL DATA
H13 Tool Steel Forging Technical Data
The following values provide a general reference for AISI H13 tool steel. Final chemical composition, hardness and heat-treatment requirements must follow the agreed material standard, section size, tooling application and customer specification.
4340 Steel Forgings Chemical Composition （%））
| Element | Carbon, C | Manganese, Mn | Silicon, Si | Chromium, Cr | Molybdenum, Mo | Vanadium, V | Phosphorus, P | Sulfur, S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AISI H13 |
0.32–0.45 |
0.20–0.50 |
0.80–1.20 |
4.75–5.50 |
1.10–1.75 |
0.80–1.20 |
0.030 max |
0.030 max. |
Typical Hardness and Heat-Treatment Reference
| Condition | Annealed | Hardened and Tempered | Final Heat Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Typical reference |
229 HB max |
Approximately 44–52 HRC |
According to required hardness, section size and customer specification |
Chemical composition and heat-treatment values are provided for general reference only. Final requirements must follow the agreed standard, customer drawing and approved production specification.
Applications of H13 Tool Steel Forgings
H13 tool steel forgings are commonly selected for tooling exposed to high temperatures, mechanical loading and repeated thermal cycling.
Forging Dies
Hot-forging dies, die inserts, punches and tooling components exposed to repeated impact and heating cycles.
Extrusion Tooling
Extrusion dies, mandrels, dummy blocks and related tooling requiring hot strength and dimensional stability.
Die-Casting Tooling
Die-casting dies, inserts, cores and tooling components exposed to molten-metal contact and thermal fatigue.
Hot-Work Components
Hot shear blades, hot punches, tool holders and custom components operating under elevated-temperature conditions.
MANUFACTURING SCOPE
FORGING AND PROCESSING CAPABILITIES
Actual dimensional and weight limits are confirmed after drawing review.
H13 tool steel forgings can be supplied as forged, annealed, rough machined or heat treated according to the agreed production specification.
Our production review covers raw-material requirements, forging dimensions, machining allowance, heat-treatment condition, final hardness, dimensional inspection and required documentation.
Actual dimensional and weight limits are confirmed after reviewing the customer drawing and technical requirements.
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Manufacturing method
Open die forging
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Heat Treatment
Pre-hardening and Heat Treatment
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Machining
Rough & finish machining
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Testing
UT, MT, mechanical & dimensional
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Production basis
Customer drawings & specifications
From drawing review to delivery
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Drawing, material, quantity, tolerances and standards.
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Production route, material, machining allowance and lead time.
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Coordinate manufacturing stages and required quality records.
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Reports, export packing and shipment support.
Records that travel
with the forging.
Inspection requirements are defined during quotation—not added as an afterthought. Available documentation is confirmed against the project specification before production.
Material certificates & heat traceability
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Dimensional inspection report
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Ultrasonic / magnetic particle report
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Mechanical properties report
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Final documentation package
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