Round bars, rolled, annealed
15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 61 | 65 | 71 | 81 | 91 |
101 | 111 | 122 | 132 | 142 | 162 | 182 | 202 | ||
Flat bars, rolled, annealed
500 | |||||||||||
20 | X | ||||||||||
30 | X | ||||||||||
40 | X | ||||||||||
60 | X |
Forged, annealed blocks
400 | 600 | 800 | |||||||||
400 | X | X | X | ||||||||
Use:
Cutting tools, scissors, punches
Forming tools for less demanding operations
Knives and tools for wood and plastic processing
Combined tools with requirements for toughness and hardness
Heat treatment:
Preheat: 600–800 °C
Quenching: 800–850 °C (oil)
Tempering: 180–250 °C depending on the required hardness
Features:
Good wear resistance
Higher toughness than e.g. 1.2080
Good machinability in the annealed condition
Shape stability under temperature loads
Hardness after hardening up to 62 HRC
DIN 1.2101 is an alloyed tool steel with a higher carbon, chromium and vanadium content. Compared to conventional high-carbon steels, it offers better toughness and is suitable for medium-duty tools. It allows for high hardness and good wear resistance.
Alternative designation : 62SiMnCr4, ČSN 19452
Type : Alloy tool steel