Steels for cold working:
BA27 – Cryodur® 2767

BA27 – Cryodur® 2767 is a conventional cold work tool steel.

BA27 – Cryodur® 2767 stands out as a high-quality cold work tool steel, valued for its exceptional toughness and hardenability, achieved through the addition of nickel in its composition. These fundamental properties make BA27 – Cryodur® 2767 an ideal material for a wide range of industrial applications, such as the production of critical components like armor plating, semi-hot stamping tools, blanking operations, and plastic molding dies.

The softening annealing procedure for this steel occurs at temperatures between 610°C and 650°C, with furnace cooling ensuring a maximum hardness of 260 HB. This process not only optimizes the material’s machinability but also significantly reduces internal stresses, effectively preparing it for subsequent processing and guaranteeing excellent stability during use.

The stress-relieving phase, performed at approximately 600°C – 650°C, further contributes to stabilizing the steel’s metallic structure, increasing its wear and fatigue resistance. Hardening, crucial for determining the steel’s final performance, is carried out at temperatures between 840°C and 870°C. Cooling can occur in air, oil, or salt at 180°C – 220°C, inducing significant hardness in BA27 – Cryodur® 2767 after quenching, measured in HRC, which highlights its high strength and durability.

In conclusion, BA27 – Cryodur® 2767, produced by Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, is a reliable and top-tier solution for those seeking a high-performance material for manufacturing tools and components subjected to high mechanical stress, optimally combining toughness and hardenability for excellent and long-lasting processing results.

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