1.2862 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the 1.2862?
The 1.2826 is a tool steel with excellent spring properties when tempered and can therefore be used for elements needing to be more flexible in the production of tools and machines. This cold work steel has a high toughness and can be used diversely.
Properties
This tool steel finds it use in many industries due to his great properties. Hardness, wear resistance and toughness are needed in the production of tools, structural parts and components. With a suitable surface treatment propeties like the corrosion resistance but also the productivity and tool life can be positively influenced.
- Wear resistant
- Spring properties
Applications
Due to its high wear resistance, good wear resistance, toughness and hardness the 1.2826 finds it uses in the tool and die production, automotive industrie, aero and space industrie as well as in the energy producing industry. Though its hardness can be a disadvantage as well as machining can be challenging and special tools are needed to machine this steel grade. Corrosion resistance could be problematic in moist or agressive environments. With a suitable surface treatment the corrosion resistance can be enhanced.
- Collets
- Collet chucks
- Swages
- Dies (small quantities)
- Hot cutting tools
- Hammer saddles
- Press saddles
- Trimming tools
- Ejectors
- Press plates
- Cold bending tools
- Shear blades
- Punching dies
- Screwdrivers
- Punches
- Expanding mandrels
- Centre punches
- Nail punches
