S-7 Tool Steel Data Sheet

S7 is a shock-resistant air hardening tool steel, designed for high impact resistance at relatively high hardness. It offers toughness to withstand chipping and breaking, combined with high attainable hardness and good wear resistance.

Chemical Composition

Carbon

Manganese 

Chromium

Molybdenum

Vanadium

Silicon

0.55%

0.70%

3.25%

1.40%

0.25%

0.35%

Typical Applications

Heavy Impact Punches

Warm Forging/Heading Dies

Plastic Injection Molds

Shear Blades

Powder Compaction Punches

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