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Die Steel - 718

Metal

Die Steel - 718

1.2738 | DIN 40CrMnNiMo8-6-4

ProcessCNC Machining

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* Property values are for reference and may vary by alloy, temper, and processing conditions.

Die Steel 718 is a pre-hardened mold steel widely used in the plastic mold industry. Compared to standard P20, 718 offers higher toughness, superior polishing performance, and more stable machining dimensions. It can be machined directly at its factory-hardened state.

Material Properties

Mechanical Properties

  • Yield strength

    950 - 1100 MPa

  • Tensile strength

    1000 - 1200 MPa

  • Elongation

    10 - 15 %

  • Hardness

    30 - 40 HRC

  • Young's modulus

    205 - 210 GPa

Thermal properties

  • Maximum operating temperature

    400 - 450 °C

  • Thermal conductivity

    35 - 40 W/(m·K)

  • Coefficient of thermal expansion

    12.0 - 12.8 μm/(m·°C)

Physical Properties

  • Density

    7.75 g/cm³

Electrical properties

  • Electrical resistivity

    25 - 35 μΩ·cm

Manufacturability

  • Manufacturability-Corrosion resistance

    Good

  • Manufacturability-Weldability

    Fair to Good

Shenzhen

Building A, Jinsheng Finance Building, No. 217 Nanhuan Road, Bao'an District.

Hong Kong

MAKE DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED Unit 1111, 11/F, Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong