Maduka Metals is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars, proudly based in Abuja, Nigeria. The company focuses on providing top-notch tool steels that are celebrated for their precision, strength, and durability. With a strong dedication to quality, Maduka Metals guarantees that every W1 bar adheres to international standards for metallurgical consistency and performance. These bars find their place in various industries that require exceptional hardness and wear resistance. Thanks to advanced processing techniques and rigorous quality control, Maduka Metals delivers dependable solutions for tooling, machining, and industrial applications.
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars are mainly made up of carbon (0.7–1.0%), manganese (0.2–0.4%), and silicon (0.1–0.35%), along with trace amounts of sulfur and phosphorus. This specific composition gives the steel remarkable hardenability, wear resistance, and toughness. With a tensile strength ranging from about 700 to 850 MPa, it also boasts good machinability in its annealed form. After undergoing proper heat treatment and water quenching, W1 bars achieve outstanding hardness and edge retention, making them perfect for precision tooling and forming tasks.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.70-1.50 |
| Mn | 0.10-0.40 |
| Si | 0.10-0.40 |
| Cr | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.2 |
| Mo | 0.1 |
| W | 0.15 |
| V | 0.1 |
| Cu | 0.2 |
| P | 0.025 |
| S | 0.025 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate | 1680 MPa | 244000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield | 1500 MPa | 218000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio (25°C) | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Bulk modulus | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 80.0 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Charpy impact, unnotched | 86.0 J | 63.4 ft-lb |
| Hardness, Brinell (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 498 | 498 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 558 | 558 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 50.0-51.0 | 50.0-51.0 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 531 | 531 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100% machinability) | 40 | 40 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.83 g/cm3 | 0.283 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 1435°C | 2615°F |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (ºC) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 48.3 x W/mK | 100 | – |
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are recyclable, reducing environmental impact. However, their production involves energy-intensive processes. Sustainable practices can enhance their eco-friendliness, such as using recycled materials and cleaner manufacturing methods.
Tool and Die Steel W1 bars are not highly resistant to corrosion, as they are high-carbon steels. They can rust when exposed to moisture, requiring proper maintenance, such as coating or regular oiling, to prevent corrosion.
These Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars are extensively utilized in crafting hand tools, dies, punches, reamers, and cutting blades. Their impressive hardness and wear resistance make them ideal for applications that demand sharp edges and dimensional stability under pressure. Additionally, these bars are employed in forming tools, shear blades, and gauges within the metalworking and manufacturing sectors. W1 steel is particularly suited for tools that require a fine surface finish and can endure repeated impacts or high friction during use, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Maduka Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Abuja, Nigeria
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