Phehlukwayo Metal, located in Cape Town, South Africa, has built a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars. These bars are celebrated for their precision, durability, and outstanding performance, making them a go-to choice in the tooling and engineering sectors. The company is dedicated to ensuring that every product adheres to strict quality standards, providing excellent machinability, wear resistance, and hardness. With cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and a strong commitment to excellence, Phehlukwayo Metal delivers dependable Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars that are perfect for a wide range of industrial applications that demand superior cutting, shaping, and forming capabilities.
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars are primarily made up of high carbon content (around 0.90–1.05%), along with small amounts of manganese, silicon, and traces of chromium and vanadium. This unique blend gives them impressive hardness and excellent edge retention after heat treatment. In terms of mechanical properties, W1 bars can achieve tensile strength levels of 850–950 MPa, along with good compressive strength and moderate toughness. They also boast great machinability in their annealed state and a superior surface finish post-hardening, making them ideal for precision tool applications.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.70-1.50 |
| Mn | 0.10-0.40 |
| Si | 0.10-0.40 |
| Cr | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.2 |
| Mo | 0.1 |
| W | 0.15 |
| V | 0.1 |
| Cu | 0.2 |
| P | 0.025 |
| S | 0.025 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate | 1680 MPa | 244000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield | 1500 MPa | 218000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio (25°C) | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Bulk modulus | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 80.0 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Charpy impact, unnotched | 86.0 J | 63.4 ft-lb |
| Hardness, Brinell (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 498 | 498 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 558 | 558 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 50.0-51.0 | 50.0-51.0 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 531 | 531 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100% machinability) | 40 | 40 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.83 g/cm3 | 0.283 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 1435°C | 2615°F |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (ºC) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 48.3 x W/mK | 100 | – |
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are recyclable, reducing environmental impact. However, their production involves energy-intensive processes. Sustainable practices can enhance their eco-friendliness, such as using recycled materials and cleaner manufacturing methods.
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are not highly resistant to corrosion, as they are high-carbon steels. They can rust when exposed to moisture, requiring proper maintenance, such as coating or regular oiling, to prevent corrosion.
These W1 Bars are extensively used in crafting cutting tools, dies, punches, reamers, taps, and chisels. They’re also perfect for applications that require sharp edges and high wear resistance, such as engraving tools and woodworking instruments. Thanks to their high hardness and ability to maintain shape under stress, W1 bars are favored in cold work tooling and forming operations. Their versatility, paired with cost-effectiveness, makes them a popular choice in toolrooms, machine shops, and production facilities around the globe.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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