Annealing
Heat to 845–870 °C, then furnace cool slowly; hardness ~207 HB.
Hardening
Preheat at 760–790 °C → Austenitize at 1000–1050 °C → Oil or air quench.
Tempering
540–650 °C; multiple tempers recommended for stability.
- DIN 2365
Standards : X210CrW12
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.35 – 0.45 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 3.0 – 5.0 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.5 – 1.5 |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.25 – 0.5 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.2 – 0.5 |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 0.3 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.03 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.03 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
Grade Brief
H10 is a chromium-based hot work tool steel belonging to the AISI H-series. It combines good toughness, thermal fatigue resistance, and resistance to softening at elevated temperatures. Compared to tungsten hot work steels, H10 can achieve higher hardness after heat treatment and can be safely water-cooled in service, making it suitable for demanding hot work tooling applications.
Key Properties
- Excellent toughness compared to tungsten hot work steels.
- Resistant to softening at elevated service temperatures.
- Good thermal fatigue resistance
- Can be safely water-cooled during service.
- Capable of higher hardness than H21 or H22 tungsten grades
Mode of Supply
Kuber Multi Metals is the largest stockiest and supplier of H10 tool steel in flat, square and round bar. We provide steel in all sizes as your requirements. H10 die steel is available in flat, square and round shape. Consult our team who will assist you for H10 steel query.
Steel Properties
Hot Work Steel H10 is equivalent steel of DIN 2365 with good high-temperature toughness and high tempering resistance, less Susceptibility to high hot cracking, good thermal conductivity, Can be water-cooled to a limited extent.
Mechanical Properties
| Condition | Hardness | Tensile Strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|
| Annealed | ~207 HB (≤ 229 HB max) | ~700 – 800 |
| Hardened & Tempered | 48 – 54 HRC | ~1900 – 2100 |
Heat Treatment & Processes
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.80 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | ~1420 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | ~25 W/m·K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | ~210 GPa |
Application
Hot punches, Die casting dies, Forging dies, Hot shear blades, Hot gripper dies, Extrusion tooling, General hot work tooling where thermal shock resistance is critical
Conclusion
H10 tool steel is a well-rounded chromium-based hot work steel and has a good combination of toughness, resistance to thermal fatigue, and stability at high temperatures. Its resistance to water cooling of the tools, as well as excellent hardness of tungsten-based hot work steels, makes it suitable for difficult work like forging dies, die castings, extrusion, and hot shear tooling. H10 has discovered a niche in the industry with dependable mechanical capacity and thermal resistance that makes it one of the preferred tooling solutions that require robust and high-performance in hot work.
Addition to other Grades
HCHCR-D2 Steel , HCHCR-D3 Steel , P20+Ni Steel , P20 Steel , P20 HH , Stavax ESR , DB6 Steel , H13 Steel, H11 Steel, H21 Steel, H10 Steel, H12 Steel, M2 Steel, M35 Steel, M42 Steel, T1 Steel, C 45, MS Steel, En 31, En 24 , En 353 , En 19 , En 8 , En 8D , En 9 , En 47 , 20 Mncrs , SAE8620 , DIN 2379 Steel, DIN 2080 Steel, DIN 2738 Steel, DIN 2311 Steel, DIN 2714 Steel, DIN 2344 Steel , DIN 2343 Steel, DIN 2581 Steel, DIN 2365 Steel, DIN 2606 Steel, DIN 3343 Steel, DIN 3243 Steel, DIN 3247 Steel, DIN 3355 Steel , AISI D2 Steel, AISI D3 Steel, AISI P20+Ni Steel, AISI P20 Steel, AISI L6 Steel, AISI H13 Steel, AISI H11 Steel, AISI H21 Steel, AISI H10 Steel, AISI H12 Steel, AISI M2 Steel , AISI M35 Steel, AISI M42 Steel , AISI T1 Steel
