H13 steel is the most representative hot-working tool steel which was used widely. Such as molds for extrusion and metal die-casting molds. It also is called DIN 1.2344 and JIS SKD61 steel. H13 steel round bar sheet plate heat treatment requirements are very strict. The great annealing processing would improve the performance of steel.
H13 Steel Grade Equivalent Chart
| Country | USA | Germany/UK/France | JAPAN | ISO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM A681-08 Alloy Tool Steel | EN ISO 4957:1999 Tool Steel | JIS G4404: 2006 Alloy Tool Steel | ISO 4957: 1999 Tool Steel |
| Grades | H13(T20813) | X40CrMoV5-1/1.2344 | SKD61 | X40CrMoV5-1 |
