FORMVAR

HIGHLY SUITABLE FOR FORGING APPLICATIONS

FORMVAR is a high performance hot work tool steel which offers a very good resistance to hot wear and plastic deformation. It is a solid upgrade choice especially from H13 and H11 forging tools on the market.

  • With good tempering back resistance and hot yield strength, FORMVAR will ensure increased tool life over H13/H11 dies. This gives a longer tool life and reduced maintenance and tooling costs.
  • Good temper resistance
  • Good high-temperature strength
  • Excellent hardenability
  • Good dimensional stability throughout heat treatment and coating operations.

FORMVAR

  • Hot wear resistance 45%
  • Plastic deformation resistance 45%
  • Heat checking resistance 70%
  • Premature cracking resistance 45%

Reference Grade Hot Work (H13)

  • Hot wear resistance 40%
  • Plastic deformation resistance 40%
  • Heat checking resistance 40%
  • Premature cracking resistance 35%

Designations

Chemical composition

C 0.35 Si 0.20 Mn 0.50
Cr 5.00 Mo 2.30 V 0.60