61CrSiV5, 1.2243 - Tool steel for cold working according to DIN 17350.

Standard Steel Grade
Chemical composition %
C: Mn: Si: P: S: Cr: V:
DIN 61CrSiV5 - 1.2243
0.57 - 0.65 0.6 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.0 <0.035 <0.035 1.0 - 1.3 0.07 - 0.12

 

61CrSiV5, 1.2243 - specification and application

Tool steel with increased carbon content reaching hardness of 60 HRC, characterized by high resistance to abrasion, fatigue and good impact strength. The material used in the manufacture of metal shears, blades, cutting tools, dies, punches, drills, cutters, wrenches and caps in basic cold working mechanics.


Mechanical properties:

  • Softened state <220 HB
  • Heat treated condition 40-62 HRC
  • Hardness after tempering at temperature:
    • 100C = 62 HRC
    • 200C = 60 HRC
    • 300C = 57 HRC
    • 400C = 52 HRC
    • 500C = 48 HRC
    • 600C = 40 HRC

Heat treatment:

  • Softening at a temperature of 700-740C with cooling in furnace
  • Relief annealing at a temperature of 650-680C with cooling in furnace
  • Hardening at a temperature of 850-880C with cooling in oil

In the above mentioned grades the company delivers:


Other designations of the grade:

61CrSiV5, 61 CrSiV 5, 2243, K507, 1.2243, AJ30H, 61SiCrV5.


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