Tool and Die Steel P20 Bars are well-known for their impressive toughness, machinability, and wear resistance, making them a top choice for precision tooling and die applications. Crafted under strict quality standards, these bars deliver reliable performance even in tough industrial settings. They’re designed to achieve optimal hardness and maintain dimensional stability after heat treatment, ensuring they last a long time. P20 bars find their place in industries where precision, reliability, and wear resistance are crucial, providing dependable performance for tooling and mold-making in sectors like automotive, plastic injection molding, and manufacturing.
These bars are primarily made from low-alloy steel, enhanced with chromium, manganese, and molybdenum, along with a moderate amount of carbon. This unique blend gives P20 steel its remarkable hardness, toughness, and wear resistance, while also allowing for good machinability and polishability. On the mechanical side, P20 steel boasts high tensile strength, solid impact resistance, and stable performance during heat treatment. These characteristics make P20 bars perfect for crafting dies and molds that need precise tolerances, exceptional wear resistance, and consistent dimensional stability over prolonged use in industrial applications.
| C % | Mn % | Si % | Cr % | Mo % |
| 0.40% | 1.00% | 0.40% | 1.20% | 0.35% |
| Properties | Metric |
| Hardness, Brinell (Typical) | 300 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (Typical) | 30 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 965-1030 MPa |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 827-862 MPa |
| Elongation At Break (In 50 Mm (2″)) | 20.00% |
| Compressive Strength | 862 MPa |
| Charpy Impact (V-Notch) | 27.1-33.9 J |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic Modulus | 190-210 GPa |
| Country | USA | German | GB/T | JIS |
| Standard | ASTM A681 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | GB/T 1299 | |
| Grades | P20 | 1.2311 | 3Cr2Mo | PDS-3 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal Expansion | 12.8 X 10-6/ºC | 20-425 | – |
When choosing P20 tool and die steel bars, consider machinability, toughness, hardness, heat treatment capabilities, corrosion resistance, application requirements, cost-effectiveness, and availability of suitable sizes for your specific needs.
Tool and die steel P20 bars are typically sized by their diameter and length, with common diameters ranging from 1 inch to 10 inches, and lengths ranging from 10 to 20 feet.
Tool and Die Steel P20 Bars are extensively utilized in creating plastic injection molds, die-casting dies, forging dies, and stamping tools. They’re particularly suited for industries like automotive, aerospace, consumer products, and general manufacturing, where precision tooling and high wear resistance are vital. P20 bars are also used for mold bases, cavities, and cores that must endure repeated mechanical stress while maintaining dimensional accuracy. With their blend of toughness, hardness, and reliability, P20 steel bars guarantee long-lasting, precise performance in high-demand tooling and die-making tasks.
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