Description

X40Cr14 steel is a martensitic stainless steel that is commonly used for plastic molds. It is also known as 1.2083 or AISI 420.

Properties

  • Good corrosion resistance: The high chromium content (14%) provides good resistance to corrosion, especially in hardened condition.
  • High hardness: It can be hardened to 50-56 HRC, making it suitable for applications requiring wear resistance.
  • Good polishability: It can be polished to a high gloss finish, which is important for plastic molds.
  • Good machinability: It can be readily machined in the annealed condition.
  • Low distortion: It exhibits low distortion during heat treatment.

Applications

  • Plastic molds for corrosive plastics such as PVC
  • Injection molding dies
  • Extrusion dies
  • Components for the food and medical industries

Advantages

  • Cost-effective
  • Good balance of properties

Disadvantages

  • Not suitable for welding
  • Lower corrosion resistance than austenitic stainless steels

Overall, X40Cr14 steel is a versatile material that offers a good combination of properties for a variety of applications.

size chest(in.) waist(in.) hips(in.)
XS 34-36 27-29 34.5-36.5
S 36-38 29-31 36.5-38.5
M 38-40 31-33 38.5-40.5
L 40-42 33-36 40.5-43.5
XL 42-45 36-40 43.5-47.5
XXL 45-48 40-44 47.5-51.5

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