1.2714+QT - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.2714+QT?
As an oil hardening chrome nickel tool steel, 1.2714+QT is often used for applications needing a greater toughness. This steel grade has a better toughness due to the nickel content, at the same time retaining good hardness and wear resistance. With its lower carbon content, it has a slightly better shock resistance in comparison to higher alloyed steels and can be used if wear resistance is secondary to increased toughness.
Properties
1.2714+QT tool steel has a unique blend of properties, its high carbon content makes it a good choice for applications needing a high wear resistance. Its exceptional toughness gives the 1.2714+QT a resistance to impacts and makes it less prone to chipping and breaking.
Possible corrosion should be managed and should be considered when choosing the 1.2714+QT as well as the correct heat treatment needs to be chosen as many of the properties of the 1.2714+QT may be affected when not heat treated correctly.
Practically, this means:
- High carbon content
- For applications that require high wear resistance
- Exceptional toughness makes it impact resistant
- Less susceptible to chipping and cracking
- High tempering resistance
- Good through hardenability
- Can be nitrided and eroded
- Working hardness is in the range of 40 – 54 HRC
- High compressive strength
- Water coolable
- High impact strengt
Applications
1.2714+QT tool steel can withstand sudden stresses and impacts, has a good toughness and wear resistance as well as a reasonable hardness. These properties lend themselves to applications like knives and blades, cold work tools, bearings, bushings, woodwork tools, spindles, cams, and springs.
- Forging dies
- Slides
- Punch heads
- Extruding stamps
- Press tools
- Hot shear knives
- Extrusion press tools
- Support tools
- Pressure plates
- Stamping heads
- Extrusion punches
- Moulding presses
- Hot shearing blades
- Hot punches
- Extrusion tools
- Forging saddles
- Die holders
- Support tools
- Press mandrel holders
- Tool holders
- Pressure plates
- Armoured cutting plates
- Lugs
- Springs
- Spindles
- Cold-forming tools
- Ball bearings
- Bushings
- woodworking tools
