A Guide To 1.2767 Steel
What is 1.2767 Steel ?
1.2767 steel is a high-carbon tool steel known for its excellent hardness, wear resistance, and toughness. 1.2767 material is commonly used in a variety of industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace due to its versatility and reliability.
DIN 1.2767 Tool Steel Specification and Equivalent
1.2767 grade steel is a hot work tool steel that is equivalent to DIN 45NiCrMo16 and AISI 6F7 steel. It is typically available in rounds, flats, and plates. Currently we supply 1.2767 round bar and flat bar to Asia and European countries.
1.2767 Steel Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of grade steel 1.2767 as per DIN ISO 4957 standard is as follows:
| Element | Min | Max | |
| 1 | C | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| 2 | Si | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| 3 | Mn | 0.15 | 0.45 |
| 4 | P | – | 0.03 |
| 5 | S | – | 0.03 |
| 6 | Cr | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| 7 | Mo | 0.15 | 0.35 |
| 8 | V | – | – |
| 9 | Ni | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| 10 | W | 0.4 | 0.6 |
1.2767 Tool Steel International Equivalents
Material Classification
• DIN standard: 1.2767 (X45NiCrMo4)
• Type: Nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy tool steel
• Primary application: Precision cold work tools
Direct International Equivalents
ISO: 45NiCrMo16+
UNI: 45NiCrMo16 KU
AFNOR: 55NCDV7
JIS: G4102 SNCM439
Similar-Performance Grades
• AISI: Modified 6F7 equivalent
• BS: 817M40
• GB: 4Cr5NiMoV (Modified)
Key Property Comparison
1. Hardness range: 52-60 HRC (tempered)
2. Impact toughness: 40-60 J/cm²
3. Wear resistance: 15% better than 1.2379
4. Dimensional stability: ±0.02% (heat treated)
Typical Applications
• Blanking dies for high-strength alloys
• Thread rolling formers
• Cold extrusion punches
• Precision gauging components
DIN Steel 1.2767 Mechanical Properties
DIN 1.2767 materials offers excellent mechanical properties, including high toughness, wear resistance, and hardness. Here are the typical mechanical properties of 1.2767 steel:
Tensile strength: 1100-1250 MPa
Yield strength: 900-1000 MPa
Elongation: 12-14%
1.2767 Tool Steel Hardness Characteristics
Standard Condition Hardness
• Annealed state: 230-255 HB
• Quenched hardness: 58-62 HRC
• Tempered range (200-500°C): 52-60 HRC
Heat Treatment Parameters
1. Austenitizing: 830-860°C (oil/air quench)
2. Tempering curve:
– 200°C: 60-62 HRC
– 300°C: 58-60 HRC
– 400°C: 55-57 HRC
– 500°C: 52-54 HRC
Surface Hardness Enhancement
• Nitriding potential: 700-1200 HV0.5
• PVD coating compatibility: 2400-3000 HV
• Case depth control: 0.05-0.25mm
Hardness Stability Factors
• Temperature resistance: Maintains 55 HRC @ 300°C
• Compression set resistance: ≤3% @ 1500MPa
• Thermal cycling tolerance: ΔHRC ≤1.5 (50 cycles)
Testing Standards
• Core hardness: ISO 6506-1 (HB 10/3000)
• Surface hardness: ISO 6508-1 (HRC)
• Microhardness: ISO 6507-1 (HV)
1.2767 TOOL STEEL PROPERTIES
Nickel alloyed tool steel
Good through-strength and hardenability
Good polishability
Excellent toughness and wear resistance
1.2767 TOOL STEEL APPLICATIONS
Widely used for plastic mould applications:
Cutlery dies
Shredder knives
Cutting tools for thick materials
Cutting and bending tools
Shear knives for cutting scrap & billets.
Rubber moulds
1.2767 Steel Heat Treatment
1.2767 material steel can be heat treated to achieve desired properties. The recommended heat treatment for 1.2767 tool steel is as follows:
Soft annealing
610 to 650 °C for about 2 to 5 hours slow controlled cooling of 10 to 20 °C per hour to about 600 °C further cooling in air, max. 260 HB
Hardening
840 to 870 °C
Quenching in oil/hot bath/air
Obtainable hardness: 53-58 HRC
Tempering
Slow heating to tempering temperature immediately after hardening. Minimum time in furnace: 1 hour per 20 mm part thickness. Tempering twice is recommended.
What is 1.2767 (45NiCrMo16) (VNC4) Material?
1.2767 (45NiCrMo16) steel material is a nickel-alloyed impact steel that has high toughness. 1.2767 (45NiCrMo16) steel is used for cutting and shaping thick steel sheets due to its excellent toughness. It also has high hardenability and can be polished.
What is the Hardness Value of 1.2767 (45NiCrMo16) (VNC4) Steel?
1.2767 (45NiCrMo16) tool steel can reach a hardness of 52-54 Rockwell (HRC) in heat treatment furnaces.
DIN 1.2767 Material Application and Use
1.2767 tool steel is commonly used in the manufacturing of cutting tools, dies, and punches due to its high hardness, wear resistance, and toughness. It is also used in the production of plastic molds and forging dies. Additionally, 1.2767 grade steel can be used in the automotive and aerospace industries for various applications, including shafts, gears, and connecting rods.
In conclusion, grade 1.2767 is a versatile high-carbon tool steel. 1.2767 tool steel has excellent properties that make it suitable for various industrial applications. Its hardness, toughness, and wear resistance make it ideal for use in cutting tools, dies, and punches, while its versatility allows for use in automotive and aerospace applications.
1.2767 tool steel stockholders
1.2767 tool steel stockholders and suppliers, delivering to the whole of the China. We are suppliers of round bar, flat bar and plate. 1.2767 is a higher carbon version of the standard 4.25% nickel oil hardening steel. It is a good quality tool steel that achieves high impact and compressive strength and is suitable for applications demanding extra wear resistance. With its characteristics of good full hardenability, good polishability and excellent toughness this cold work tool steel specification is widely used for plastic mould applications.
Global 1.2767 Tool Steel Suppliers
European Specialists
1. Kind & Co. – German tool steel pioneer since 1799
2. Saarstahl AG – ISO-certified specialty steel producer
3. Uddeholm – Swedish cold work steel manufacturer
North American Suppliers
4. Crucible Industries – AS9100-certified alloy specialist
5. Niagara Specialty Metals – Mil-Spec material provider
6. Atlas Steels – Canadian tool steel distributor
Asian Sources
7. FUSHUN METAL – Chinese manufacturer supplying DIN 1.2767 equivalent with:
• Vacuum degassed production
• Precision forged stock
• Custom dimension cutting
• ISO 9001:2015 certified processes
• Stress-relieved surface condition
8. Daido Steel – Japanese high-frequency quenched steel producer
9. Chang Special Steel – Korean tool steel solution provider
10. Tata Steel – Indian industrial materials conglomerate
Product shapes we supply:
Tool Die Steels in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Stainless Steels – Special Steels in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Square and Flat Steel in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Coil Sheet in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Bar and Hollow Bar in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Forgings in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Superalloy in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Tube Pipe in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Non-Magnetic Steel in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
Steels of Blade for Steam Turbine in the 1.2767 Tool Die Steels grade
DIN 1.2767/X45NiCrMo4 STEEL SUPPLY FORM & SIZE
Hot Forged Round bar:Φ80-Φ1000mm
Hot Rolled Round bar:Φ16-Φ130mm
Hot Forged Square bar: Max Thickness:500mm
Flat bar/Blcoks:Thickness :120-800mm ,Width:120-1500mm
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