Advantages and application fields of XW-42 mold steel

XW-42 mold steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work mold steel. According to your description, it has the following characteristics:

XW-42 chemical composition:

C:1.55

Mn:0.40

Si: 0.30

Cr: 11.8

Mo: 0.80

V: 0.80

XW-42 factory condition: soft melting to HB250

High wear resistance: XW-42 mold steel has excellent wear resistance and can resist frequent friction and wear, extending the service life of tools and parts.

High compressive strength: XW-42 mold steel has high compressive strength and can withstand greater pressure and stress without being easily deformed or broken.

These properties make XW-42 die steel excellent in tool and mold manufacturing that is subject to frequent friction and heavy loading. It is often used to manufacture tools and parts that require high wear resistance and high compressive strength, such as precision stamping dies, cutting tools, cold forging dies, etc.