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The high quality material BÖHLER M340 ISOPLAST, manufactured by Pressure and Protective gas ESR, was developed by BÖHLER in close co-operation with customers.
Specific heat treatment allows us to achieve well balanced properties profiles, tailored to the application in question.
BÖHLER M340 ISOPLAST is a high performance plastic mould steel with
Excellent corrosion properties, especially in salt water and media containing chloride
Good harden ability and high obtainable hardness after hardening (53-58HRC)
Suitable for heat treatment in vacuum equipment
Fine carbide structure
Good dimensional stability with appropriate heat treatment
Excellent high wear resistance /sharpness durability
Good mach inability
Good polish ability
Heat treatment information
Heat treatment |
|
Annealing |
800 to 850°C |
Stress relieving |
approx. 650°C |
Hardening |
980 to 1020°C/Oil |
Tempering |
Tempering should follow hardening immediately. It is recommended to temper at least twice. |
Structure as annealed |
Ferrite + carbide |
Structure as hardened |
Martensite + carbide |