Sadiki Metals, located in Kinshasa, Congo, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars. The company has built a reputation for providing steel products that not only meet but exceed international standards, ensuring remarkable hardness, toughness, and durability. With state-of-the-art production facilities and a strong focus on quality, Sadiki Metals delivers dependable steel solutions for various industrial and tooling needs. Their W1 Bars are highly regarded by toolmakers and engineers alike for their reliable performance, precision, and strength, making them a go-to choice across different metalworking and manufacturing sectors.
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars are made up of a mix of carbon (0.70–1.05%), manganese (0.10–0.40%), silicon (0.10–0.40%), along with some trace elements like vanadium and chromium. This well-balanced blend gives them impressive hardness, excellent edge retention, and remarkable wear resistance. With a tensile strength hovering around 700–850 MPa and a Rockwell hardness that can reach up to 66 HRC after heat treatment, W1 Bars deliver exceptional mechanical performance. Their fine-grained structure not only ensures toughness and machinability but also promotes uniformity, making them ideal for rigorous toolmaking and precision engineering tasks.
| 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.
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are not ideal for structural applications due to their high carbon content, which makes them brittle and less ductile. They are better suited for tools, dies, and cutting applications where hardness and wear resistance are crucial. For structural applications, steels with better toughness and strength, like carbon or alloy steels, are preferred.
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars are a staple in industries that demand robust, durable, and wear-resistant tools. These versatile bars are perfect for crafting cutting tools, punches, dies, chisels, reamers, and shear blades. Their exceptional machinability and hardness make them ideal for precision instruments, hand tools, and gauges. W1 Bars are also a go-to choice for cold-working and forming operations where edge retention and toughness are paramount. You’ll find these bars in toolrooms and workshops, where they play a vital role in shaping, cutting, and forming both ferrous and nonferrous materials with unparalleled accuracy and reliability.






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