BÖHLER K455

BÖHLER K455 corresponds approximately to the material 1.2550 (~60WCrV7, ~S1) in terms of the alloy concept. This classic matrix steel is characterized by high toughness, good machinability and polishability. BÖHLER K455 offers the advantage of simple heat treatment with low hardening temperatures and single tempering. BÖHLER K455 is widely used in the field of punching and cutting tools as well as in the field of embossing tools.

Available Product Shapes

  • Long Products
  • Plates
  • Round Bars
Long Products:
Presented data refer exclusivly to long products. Please observe the detailed explanations at the end of the data sheet (pdf).

Melting Route

Airmelted

General Information

  • Toughness & Ductility: very high
  • Compressive strength: high
  • Dimensional stability: good

Technical Data

 Compressive strength
Dimensional stability in heat treatment
Toughness
Wear resistance abrasive
Wear resistance adhesive

Chemical composition (average %)

C Si Mn Cr V W
0.63 0.60 0.30 1.10 0.18 2.00
SEL EN AISI
~1.2550 ~60WCrV8 ~S1

Downloads

K455 Datasheet
PDF | 3.19 MB
BL009_Tool Steels, High Speed Steels
PDF | 2.89 MB
BW140_Welding in tool making
PDF | 494 KB
BW141_Grinding for toolmaking
PDF | 1.42 MB
BW051_High performance steels for punching and blanking
PDF | 8.40 MB
BW055_High performance tool steels for coining
PDF | 769 KB
SC127_Open Die Forge
PDF | 3.40 MB

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