1.4034 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.4034?
Stainless steel 1.4034 (X46Cr13) has, in its annealed condition, good ductility and can when hardened, reach a hardness of min. 50 HRC. As a martensitic stainless steel 1.4034 is optimized for its high hardness, while other properties are compromised to some degree. 1.4034 loses ductility at sub-zero temperatures and is in comparison to austenitic steels less corrosion resistant, has poor weldability and loses strength when over-tempered at elevated temperatures.
Properties
Considering the applications and properties the 1.4034 achieves good hardness, strength and wear resistance when hardened and has good corrosion resistance, even if it is at the lower end compared to other stainless steels. This makes it a good choice not only for knives, but also for cutting instruments, tools and decorative applications.
- Corrosion resistant cold work steel
- Plastic mold steel
- Martensite
- Good machinability
- Magnetizable
- Hardenable
- Polishable
- Low distortion through hardener
- High hardness acceptance
- Good wear resistance
- Poor weldability
Applications
Due to the combination of high hardness, corrosion resistance, wear resistance and polishability the 1.4034 stainless steel can be used for applications like razor blades, dental and surgical instruments, plastic molds, and machine, valve and firearm parts.
- Mechanical engineering
- Medical technology
- Plastic molds
- Synthetic resin mold tools
- Die casting tools
- Cutting tools
- Machine knives
- Scraper blades
- Surgical instruments
- Measuring tools
- Ice-skates
- Pump parts
- Valves
