69S Tool Steel - Flats, Squares

69S is a propular grade of tool steel, it is a high carbon, high chromium cold work tool steel equivalent that is equivalent to DIN 1.2379 / D2 / X153CrMoV12. Recommended for use when greater toughness is required. It offers good wear resistance and high compressive strength. 69S is heat treatable and can offer a hardness in the range 55-62 HRC, when hardened correctly 69S tool steel shows little distortion. It is machinable in the annealed condition. 69S steel’s high chromium content affords it mild corrosion resisting properties in the hardened condition.

69S Steel Properties (DIN 1.2379 - D2)- click here

Typical applications for 69S: It finds applications in press tools, including heavy duty machines, general purpose dies and punches, crushers, gauges, swaging dies. 69S steel if often specified for tools that require resistance to abrasion, blanking tools, thread rolling and coining.

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All our 69S tool steel flats and squares are cut from plate and can be supplied to any dimensions you require. Our 69S tool steel is available in pre-machined economizer or black.

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