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BÖHLER K490 MICROCLEAN

BÖHLER’s cold work tool steel K490 MICROCLEAN closes the gap in the material demands between wear resistance and the desired high toughness.

  • High hardness (up to 64 HRC)
  • Very good toughness
  • High abrasive and adhesive wear resistance
  • Excellent hard machinability
  • High compressive strength
  • Heat treatment together with common cold work tool steels (1.2379, D2) at hardening temperatures from 1030 to 1080 °C (1885 – 1980 °F) possible
  • Stable mechanical properties

BÖHLER K490 MICROCLEAN

  • Compressive strength 60%
  • Dimensional stability 80%
  • Toughness 100%
  • Wear resistance abrasive 80%
  • Wear resistance adhesive 80%

Designations

Chemical composition

C 1.40 Cr 6.40 Mo 1.50
V 3.70 W 3.50