Category | BS / EN | DIN | AISI | Doerrenberg |
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Cold Work | WP7V |
WP74 Tool Steel Supplier
WP7V is a Dörrenberg, high performance, next generation, special alloy (Cr-Mo-V), combining superior heat resistance, high temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. Is this one of Dörrenberg’s new special steels, am I describing it right? It can be water cooled, & is secondary hardenable with very high toughness, good compressive strength, and high wear resistance also at high temperatures.
WP7V Applications:
WP7V is used for forming dies and die inserts with flat cavities subject to high stresses. Very suitable for cutting tools for sheets >7mm. Piercing punches and shear blades subject to high stresses as well as rollers, thread rolling tools, tools for the plastics industry.
AKM Tip:
Getting the right tool steel is important for longevity, performance, and cost. Please ask for help if needed and if we cannot help we will go straight to Doerrenberg, our supplier for confirmation of the right tool steel for your chosen application.
WP7V Stock
WP7V tool steel from AKM Steels is supplied soft annealed to max. 250 HB. Rounds can be bandsaw cut to your requirements and are available from 220mm to 285mm diameter. Also available in wide plates.
WP7V Chemical Composition (%):