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A3 Application:Cold-Work Tool Steel

Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Tool Die Steels A3 USA - ASTM ,

Chemical composition(wt.%) of A3 grade:

Elements Min.（≥） Max.（≤） Similar Remarks
C 1.20 1.30
Si 0.10 0.50
Mn 0.40 0.60
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 4.75 5.50
Mo 0.90 1.40
V 0.80 1.40
W - -
Ni＋Cu - 0.75
Cold-Work Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade A3

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)		 Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)		 Impact energy
KV (J)		 Elongation at fracture
A (%)		 Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)		 As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
655 (≥) 964 (≥) 11 31 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 231

Physical properties of grade A3

Property Density
kg/dm3		 Temperature T
°C/F		 Specific heat
J / kgK		 Thermal conductivity
W/mK		 Electric resistance
µΩ·cm		 Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2		 Expansion rate
466 (≥) 317 (≥) 14 24 44 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 221
Temp.
°C/°F		 Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2		 Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
159 433 199

A3 - Form of Supply

Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED

Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)

Grade Standard Country Application
RA 330 SAE USA
Wrought nickel and nickel-related alloys
RA 330 SAE USA
Special Purpose Alloys ("Superalloys")
RA 330 SAE USA
Wrought Nickel and Nickel-Related Alloys
RA 333 AMS USA
Nickel Alloy, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Sheet, Strip, and Plate 45.5Ni - 25.5Cr - 3.2Co - 3.2Mo - 3.2W - 18.5Fe Solution Heat Treated
RA 333 AMS USA
Nickel Alloy, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Forgings, and Rings 45.5Ni - 25.5Cr - 3.2Co - 3.2Mo - 3.2W - 18.5Fe Solution Heat Treated
RA 333 SAE USA
Nickel Alloy, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Sheet, Strip, and Plate 45.5Ni - 25.5Cr - 3.2Co - 3.2Mo - 3.2W - 18.5Fe Solution Heat Treated
RA 333 SAE USA
Nickel Alloy, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Forgings, and Rings 45.5Ni - 25.5Cr - 3.2Co - 3.2Mo - 3.2W - 18.5Fe Solution Heat Treated
RA 333 SAE USA
Special Purpose Alloys ("Superalloys")
RA 333 SAE USA
Wrought nickel and nickel-related alloys
NA3 B.S. UK
Specification for nickel-copper alloy castings
NA32 B.S. UK
Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc weldingSpecification for nickel and nickel alloys
NA34 B.S. UK
Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc weldingSpecification for nickel and nickel alloys
NA35 B.S. UK
Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc weldingSpecification for nickel and nickel alloys
NA36 B.S. UK
Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc weldingSpecification for nickel and nickel alloys
NA37 B.S. UK
Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc welding; Nickel and nickel alloys
NA38 B.S. UK
Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc welding; Nickel and nickel alloys
NA39 B.S. UK
Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc weldingSpecification for nickel and nickel alloys
A3 ASTM USA
Cold-Work Tool Steel
403CB+, H46, B50A365, S40300, B50A365B,403 ASTM USA
STAINLESS STEEL BAR & FORGINGS,CHROMIUM-NIOBIUM-IRON ALLOY

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