2357Versatile Air-Hardening Tool Steel with Impact and Shock Resistance
Ideal tool steel for crafting chisels, rivet sets, punches, and driver bolts, as well as hot punching and shearing.
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SIHARD 2357 data sheet
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Product advantages
S7 is a general-purpose air-hardening tool steel with high impact and shock resistance. It offers good resistance to softening at moderately high temperatures, making it ideal for a wide range of hot-work and cold-work applications.
Manufacture
SIHARD 2357 is made by SIJ Metal Ravne.
Standards & certificates
Material number
1.2357
Ravne
OH253
EN
50CrMoV13-14
AISI/SAE
S7
DIN
50CrMoV13-14
Properties
Hardness[HRC]:41 - 59
Density[g/cm³]:7.86
Chemical composition
In weight %
C0.50
Si0.50
Mn0.70
Cr3.25
Mo1.50
V0.25
Product forms
Continuous Cooling Transformation (CCT)
Tempering
Hardening
Harden from a temperature of 930 - 960°C followed by air or oil quenching. Hardness after quenching is 59 - 61 HRC.
Forging
Hot forming temperature: 1066 - 1121°C.
Disclaimer
The information and data presented herein are typical or average values. The typical properties of the materials described are provided solely to assist readers in making their own evaluations and decisions. These values are not guaranteed.
Applications specifically suggested for the materials described are intended only for illustrative purposes, enabling the reader to make their own assessments. They are not to be construed as warranties, whether express or implied, regarding fitness for any particular purpose.
The information and data are provided for informational purposes only and may be revised at any time without notice.
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Applications specifically suggested for the materials described are intended only for illustrative purposes, enabling the reader to make their own assessments. They are not to be construed as warranties, whether express or implied, regarding fitness for any particular purpose.
The information and data are provided for informational purposes only and may be revised at any time without notice.
Unless otherwise specified, all registered trademarks are the property of SIJ – Slovenska industrija jekla, d.d. (Slovenian Steel Group) and its subsidiaries (SIJ Group).
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President & CEO
Andrew Towey
Company Management
SIJ Americas