BÖHLER W500 is a quenched and tempered hot work tool steel with approx. 1% chromium and 2% nickel and corresponds to material number 1.2714 (56NiCrMoV7). This steel has high hot toughness as well as excellent through hardenability and is therefore well suited for dies up to largest dimensions.
Die block steel for oil and air hardening with excellent toughness and through hardening characteristics.
| SEL | UNS | EN | AISI | JIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2714 | ~T61206 | 55NiCrMoV7 | ~L6 | ~SKT4 |
| EN ISO | JIS |
|---|---|
| 4957 | G4404 |
| C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | Ni | V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | 0.25 | 0.75 | 1.10 | 0.50 | 1.70 | 0.10 |
