1.2099 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.2099?
Steel grade 1.2099 (~X5CrS12) a pre-hardened, corrosion resistant plastic mold steel is magnetic in its annealed and hardened condition, showing improved machinability and corrosion resistance compared to 1.2085. It is noted for its high dimensional stability and consistent hardness in all cross sections as well as its good compressive strength, heat conductivity and weldability. Further heat treatment for this tool steel is not intended.
Properties
1.2099 steel is a good choice for plastic molds and offers an excellent combination of corrosion resistance, wear resistance, dimensional stability and machinability. Its properties give this steel a long service life, a high surface quality and make it low-maintenance.
Practically, this means:
- Uniform strength
- For environments with high humidity
- Good weldability
- Is magneti
- Is low-distortion
- Not suitable for nitriding and eroding
- Working hardness of 33 HRC in delivery condition
- The corrosion resistant steel 1.2099 has better machinability and toughness compared to the 1.2085
Applications
- Mechanical engineering
- Apparatus engineering
- Plastic processing
- Injection tools
- Base plates
- Assembling parts
- Moulding frames
- Plastic moulds
- Extrusion tools
- Valves
- Steam vales
- Water valves
- Fittings parts
- Pump construction
- Pump rods
- Compressor Construction
- Compressor parts
- Surgical instruments
- Corrosion restistant tools
- Base components
- Hot runner systems
- For processing aggresive plastics
- For processing in humid conditions
- Support panels
