Is 1.2367 the same as H13?
No. 1.2367 is a Cr-Mo-V hot work tool steel with a different alloy balance from H13 / 1.2344. It should not be used as a simple one-to-one replacement without checking the drawing, chemistry and MTC.
1.2367 / X38CrMoV5-3 Hot Work Tool Steel Supplier
DIN 1.2367 / X38CrMoV5-3 is a high-performance Cr-Mo-V hot work tool steel for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies, hot shear knives, inserts, mandrels, holders and high-temperature tooling. Compared with 1.2343 / H11-type steels, its higher molybdenum content supports stronger temper resistance and hot hardness. It should not be treated as a simple one-to-one H13 replacement without checking the drawing, chemistry and MTC.
Typical Specifications
| Grade | 1.2367 / X38CrMoV5-3 |
|---|---|
| Product | Plate, round bar, flat bar, block |
| Condition | Annealed / Q+T / ESR optional |
| Standard | 1.2367 / X38CrMoV5-3 |
Key Features
- High temper resistance and hot hardness
- Good hot toughness for thermal cycling
- Hot wear resistance for extrusion and forging
- MTC, hardness test and UT support by request
Typical Applications
Die casting dies
Extrusion tooling
Forging dies
Hot shear knives
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Quick Information
1.2367 / X38CrMoV5-3 Supply Information
Use this quick table as an RFQ and drawing review reference. Final purchase should follow the buyer's required standard, drawing and MTC.
| Item | Typical supply information |
|---|---|
| Grade | DIN 1.2367 |
| Steel name | X38CrMoV5-3 |
| Steel type | Cr-Mo-V hot work tool steel |
| Common commercial types | 1.2367, X38CrMoV5-3, W303-type hot work steel |
| Typical delivery condition | Soft annealed |
| Annealed hardness | Usually <=229 HB |
| Typical working hardness | Approx. 44-54 HRC depending on application and heat treatment |
| Available forms | Plate, forged block, round bar, cut-to-size piece, milled block |
| Processing support | Cutting, milling, machining preparation, marking and export packing |
| Inspection support | MTC, hardness test, UT upon request |
| Main applications | Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, inserts, mandrels, holders, hot shear tools |
Grade Naming
Equivalent and Related Grades
1.2367 should not be treated as a simple replacement for H13 / 1.2344 without technical confirmation.
| Standard / System | Grade / Designation | Buyer Note |
|---|---|---|
| DIN / W.Nr. | 1.2367 | Main German material number |
| EN / DIN name | X38CrMoV5-3 | Standard European designation |
| Common commercial grade | W303-type hot work steel | Often used for high-performance hot work tooling |
| Related hot work grade | 1.2343 / H11-type | Lower Mo level, commonly used general hot work steel |
| Related hot work grade | 1.2344 / H13-type | More widely used general hot work steel for die casting and extrusion |
| Chinese purchasing reference | Confirm by drawing or customer standard | Do not assume direct equivalence without checking chemistry and MTC |
1.2367 belongs to the hot work tool steel family, but its higher molybdenum content gives it a different performance profile, especially in hot strength and temper resistance.
Performance
Key Properties
The main value of 1.2367 is maintaining useful strength and wear resistance under demanding hot work conditions.
| Property | Buyer Value |
|---|---|
| High hot hardness | Helps tooling maintain strength at elevated working temperature |
| High temper resistance | Reduces softening risk during hot work service |
| Good hot toughness | Supports tools exposed to impact and thermal cycling |
| Hot wear resistance | Useful for extrusion, forging and die casting tooling |
| Good hardenability | Suitable for plates, blocks and larger tool components after correct heat treatment |
| Good dimensional stability | Helps reduce distortion risk when process control is correct |
| Machinability in annealed condition | Allows rough machining before hardening |
| ESR or premium route option | Useful for critical tooling requiring higher cleanliness and reliability |
Chemical Composition
Chemistry Comparison / Reference
Chemical composition may vary slightly according to standard, mill practice and customer requirements. Final values should be confirmed by MTC.
| Element | EN / DIN 1.2367 Reference Range | Typical W303-Type Analysis | Typical DM3X-Type Analysis | Buyer Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.35-0.40 | 0.38 | 0.38 | Controls hardenability and working hardness |
| Si | 0.30-0.50 | 0.40 | Confirm by MTC | Supports hot strength and oxidation resistance |
| Mn | 0.30-0.50 | 0.40 | Confirm by MTC | Supports hardenability and steelmaking control |
| Cr | 4.80-5.20 | 5.00 | 5.00 | Supports hot strength and hardenability |
| Mo | 2.70-3.20 | 2.80 | 3.00 | Key element for temper resistance and hot hardness |
| V | 0.40-0.60 | 0.55 | 0.50 | Supports wear resistance and grain refinement |
| P | <=0.030 | Confirm by MTC | Confirm by MTC | Must be controlled for toughness |
| S | <=0.020 | Confirm by MTC | Confirm by MTC | Lower sulfur supports toughness and polishability |
- 1.2367 is a Cr-Mo-V hot work tool steel with approximately 5% chromium and around 3% molybdenum.
- The higher molybdenum content is one key reason why 1.2367 has strong temper resistance and high-temperature performance.
- Different mills or commercial versions may show small differences in Si, Mn, P and S limits.
- For critical die casting, forging or extrusion tooling, the MTC should be reviewed before shipment.
- If the drawing requires ESR, EFS, special cleanliness or a specific inspection standard, this must be clearly stated in the inquiry.
Technical Overview
Why 1.2367 Works in Hot Tooling
Chromium supports hot strength, oxidation resistance and hardenability. Molybdenum supports high temper resistance, secondary hardening and thermal stability. Vanadium supports carbide stability, wear resistance and grain refinement. Carbon supports hardenability and working hardness after heat treatment.
Cr-Mo-V alloy designBuilt for hot work strength, toughness and thermal stability.
Higher Mo than H11-type steelsCompared with 1.2343 / H11-type steels, 1.2367 has higher molybdenum content and stronger temper resistance / hot hardness.
Not a blind H13 replacementCheck the drawing, chemistry and MTC before substituting for H13 / 1.2344.
Delivery Condition
Typical Delivery Forms and Purchase Order Details
Do not assume exact stock sizes unless confirmed during quotation. Purchase orders should define the technical and inspection requirements clearly.
Supply Forms
- Hot rolled plate
- Forged block
- Round bar
- Peeled or turned round bar
- Milled plate
- Six-side machined block
- Cut-to-size piece
- ESR or premium route material when required
Define on PO / RFQ
- Grade and standard
- Size and tolerance
- Surface condition
- Annealed or pre-machined condition
- UT requirement
- MTC requirement
- ESR or non-ESR
- Packing and marking requirement
Heat Treatment
1.2367 Heat Treatment Reference
Heat treatment must be selected according to tool size, geometry, application, required hardness, working temperature and cracking risk. The following guidance is for technical reference only. Final heat treatment should be confirmed by the heat treatment provider and the customer's tooling requirement.
Soft Annealing
| Process | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Heating temperature | 730-800°C |
| Common industrial range | 750-800°C or 730-780°C depending on mill practice |
| Holding | Hold until the section is uniformly heated |
| Cooling | Slow controlled furnace cooling, then air cooling |
| Typical result | Soft annealed condition for machining |
| Target hardness | Usually <=229 HB |
Stress Relieving
| Process | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 600-650°C, sometimes up to 670°C depending on practice |
| Holding time | Usually 1-2 hours minimum, longer for large sections |
| Cooling | Furnace cooling or slow cooling depending on tool size |
| When to use | After rough machining and before final machining or hardening |
Preheating Before Austenitizing
| Step | Recommended Range | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| First preheat | 600-650°C | Reduce thermal shock |
| Second preheat | 820-870°C | Equalize section temperature before austenitizing |
Austenitizing
| Application Condition | Austenitizing Temperature |
|---|---|
| General 1.2367 hot work tooling | 1030-1050°C |
| High hot-strength requirement | 1050-1070°C |
| Maximum range by special heat treatment instruction | 1070-1080°C, only when justified |
- A common industrial austenitizing range for 1.2367 is 1030-1080°C.
- Higher temperature can increase hot strength and hardenability, but excessive temperature may reduce toughness through grain growth.
- For die casting inserts and large forging tools, the heat treatment route should balance hardness, toughness and crack resistance.
- Vacuum or protective atmosphere heat treatment is recommended to reduce oxidation and decarburization.
- Holding time should be selected by section size, furnace type and heat treatment practice.
Quenching
| Quenching Method | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Air cooling | Smaller or simpler tools |
| Forced air / gas quenching | Vacuum heat treatment and controlled hardening |
| Oil quenching | When higher cooling rate is needed and cracking risk is controlled |
| Salt bath / hot bath 500-550°C | Controlled quenching route for selected tools |
- Tempering should start immediately after the tool reaches a safe handling temperature.
- Delayed tempering can increase cracking risk.
- For large blocks, cooling rate must be sufficient for hardening but not so aggressive that it creates excessive distortion or cracks.
- The quenching method should be confirmed according to tool geometry, section size and target hardness.
Tempering
| Tempering Temperature | Typical Hardness Reference | Buyer Note |
|---|---|---|
| 500°C | Approx. 55 HRC | High hardness, used when wear resistance is prioritized |
| 550°C | Approx. 55 HRC | Common high-temper range for secondary hardening response |
| 600°C | Approx. 52 HRC | Balanced hot work hardness and toughness |
| 650°C | Approx. 45 HRC | Higher toughness, lower hardness |
| 700°C | Approx. 36 HRC | Used only when low hardness is required |
- Temper immediately after hardening.
- Use at least two tempering cycles.
- Each tempering cycle should allow sufficient time for full section equalization.
- Cool to room temperature between tempering cycles.
- A third tempering cycle may be used for stress relief and better microstructure stability.
- Final hardness must be checked after heat treatment.
Application Hardness
Application-Based Heat Treatment Reference
| Tool Application | Typical Target Hardness | Heat Treatment Focus |
|---|---|---|
| High-pressure die casting die | 44-50 HRC | Thermal fatigue resistance, hot toughness, crack resistance |
| Large die casting insert | 44-50 HRC | Cleanliness, toughness, dimensional stability |
| Extrusion die | 46-52 HRC | Hot strength, wear resistance, temper resistance |
| Extrusion mandrel / stem | 44-50 HRC | Toughness and hot strength |
| Hot forging die | 46-52 HRC | Impact resistance and hot wear resistance |
| Hot shear knife | 48-54 HRC | Edge stability and hot wear resistance |
| Die holder / backer / support block | 42-48 HRC | Toughness and support strength |
| Plastic mold requiring hot strength or wear resistance | Application-specific | Wear resistance and dimensional stability |
ESR Option
1.2367 ESR: When Is It Needed?
ESR can improve cleanliness, homogeneity and toughness reliability, but it is not required for every 1.2367 order.
- ESR may be important for large die casting tools, critical die inserts and extrusion tools with high service temperature.
- It may also be specified for premium forging dies, severe thermal fatigue service, high cracking-risk components or customer drawings requiring ESR.
- ESR may affect cost, delivery time and available size range, so it should be stated clearly in the RFQ.
Applications
Typical Applications
Die Casting Tooling
- High-pressure die casting dies
- Aluminum die casting dies
- Magnesium die casting tools
- Zinc die casting tools
- Die inserts, cores and slides
- Sprue bushings and hot runners when specified
Extrusion Tooling
- Extrusion dies
- Extrusion mandrels
- Die holders, backers and liners
- Dummy blocks and stems
- Profile mandrels and block receivers
Hot Forging and Hot Forming
- Closed-die forging dies
- Open-die forging tools
- Hot punches and hot shear knives
- Trimming tools and forming inserts
- Mandrels and support blocks
Other Tooling Uses
- Plastic molds requiring higher hot strength or wear resistance
- Wear-resistant components after proper heat treatment
- Hot work fixtures
- Holders and support parts
- Engineering tooling exposed to elevated temperature
Processing & Documents
Supply and Processing Support
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- Plate, block and round bar supply
- Forged block sourcing
- Cut-to-size pieces
- Black, milled, peeled or machined surface depending on order
- ESR material upon project requirement
- MTC support
- UT support upon request
- Hardness test support
- Export packing
- Heat number marking
- Shipment photos before dispatch if required
- European communication support and service coordination in Vienna, Austria
Buyer Checklist
Before Ordering 1.2367
- Required grade and standard
- Whether 1.2367 or related grade such as 1.2343 / 1.2344 is required
- Product form
- Size and tolerance
- Surface condition
- Delivery condition
- Hardness requirement
- ESR or non-ESR
- UT requirement and acceptance level
- MTC requirement
- Heat treatment requirement
- Marking and traceability
- Export packing requirement
- Quantity and delivery schedule
- Destination port or delivery address
Fast Quotation
Information to Send for RFQ
- Grade: 1.2367 / X38CrMoV5-3
- Required standard: DIN / EN, customer drawing or mill specification
- Product form: plate, block, round bar, forged block or machined part
- Size: thickness x width x length, diameter x length or drawing dimensions
- Quantity or estimated weight
- Surface condition
- Annealed or heat-treated condition
- Hardness requirement
- ESR requirement, if any
- UT requirement and acceptance level, if any
- MTC requirement
- Destination port or delivery address
- Required delivery time
FAQ
1.2367 / X38CrMoV5-3 Tool Steel FAQ
What is 1.2367 steel used for?
It is used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies, hot shear knives, inserts, mandrels, holders and high-temperature tooling.
What is the chemical composition of 1.2367?
Typical EN / DIN reference ranges include C 0.35-0.40, Si 0.30-0.50, Mn 0.30-0.50, Cr 4.80-5.20, Mo 2.70-3.20, V 0.40-0.60, with P and S controlled by the standard or mill specification.
What hardness is 1.2367 usually supplied in?
It is typically supplied soft annealed for machining, usually at <=229 HB unless another condition is agreed.
What working hardness can 1.2367 reach?
Typical working hardness is about 44-54 HRC depending on application, section size and heat treatment route.
What is the austenitizing temperature for 1.2367?
A common industrial range is 1030-1080°C. General hot work tooling often uses 1030-1050°C, while higher hot-strength requirements may use 1050-1070°C when technically justified.
What is the tempering temperature for 1.2367?
Tempering is commonly selected in the 500-650°C range depending on target hardness and toughness. At least two tempering cycles are normally recommended.
Should 1.2367 be ESR?
ESR is useful for critical die inserts, large die casting tools, severe thermal fatigue service and drawings that specify premium cleanliness. It is not required for every order.
Is 1.2367 suitable for extrusion dies?
Yes. 1.2367 is commonly considered for extrusion dies, mandrels, stems, holders and support tooling where hot strength, wear resistance and temper resistance are important.
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