H13 Mold Steel

H13 mold steel is a commonly used hot work tool steel for mold making applications. It offers good toughness, wear resistance, heat resistance, and thermal fatigue resistance after proper heat treatment. H13 is often used for die casting molds, plastic injection molds, mold cavities, cores, inserts, and other tooling components that need to withstand repeated production cycles.

Precision machined H13 mold steel insert for custom mold making
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Performance Specifications

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Material Type
Hot work mold steel
Main Processes
Mold making, CNC machining, heat treatment, polishing
Key Features
Good toughness, wear resistance, heat resistance, and thermal fatigue resistance
Common Applications
Die casting molds, injection molds, mold cavities, cores, inserts
Surface / Treatment
Heat treatment, polishing, nitriding support based on mold requirements
Engineering Guide

Material Overview

H13 Mold Steel for Custom Mold Making

H13 mold steel is widely used in custom mold making because it provides a practical balance of toughness, wear resistance, heat resistance, and thermal fatigue resistance after proper heat treatment. It is commonly used for die casting molds, plastic injection molds, mold cavities, cores, inserts, sliders, and other tooling components.

At Yinuomold, H13 mold steel can be used for die casting mold making and plastic injection mold making projects based on customer drawings, part structure, production requirements, and mold design needs.

For die casting mold projects, H13 mold steel is often selected for mold cavities, cores, and key mold components that need to withstand heat, pressure, and repeated production cycles.

For plastic injection mold projects, H13 can also be used for selected mold components that require higher strength, wear resistance, or better long-term tooling performance.

The final material choice depends on the product drawing, mold structure, production volume, heat treatment requirements, surface finish, and customer project requirements.

Typical Applications

H13 mold steel is commonly used for die casting molds, plastic injection molds, mold cavities, cores, inserts, sliders, and other mold components. It is suitable for tooling projects that require strength, wear resistance, heat resistance, and stable mold performance during repeated trial and production cycles.

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