Main Properties

• High Hardness at High Temperatures: 1.2344 steel maintains high hardness even at elevated temperatures, making it ideal for cutting and shaping tools exposed to extreme heat.
• Excellent Corrosion Resistance: This steel exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion, extending the service life of tools made from it.
• Good Machinability: It can be easily formed and machined, making it essential for many industrial applications.
• High Strength: Characterized by high strength and the ability to withstand heavy loads.

Uses

1.2344 (W302) steel is widely used in various industries, including:
• Automotive industry: Manufacturing plastic injection molds and cutting tools.
• Aviation industry: Producing engine components and specialized tools.
• Power industry: Fabricating turbines and other components exposed to high temperatures.
• Petrochemical industry: Making tools used in heat-treating processes.

Available Types

1.2344 steel is available in two main types:
• A type with high hardness and good wear resistance.
• A type with high purity and greater toughness.