This is a hot work tool steel similar to H13 with slightly lower Vanadium. It is represented by its excellent toughness and marginally reduced wear resistance.
H11 can be deep hardened by heat treatment. The resistance to thermal fatigue makes this grade important for the die industry.
Grade | % | C | Mn | Si | Cr | Mo | V | S | P |
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AISI H11 | MIN. | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.80 | 4.75 | 1.10 | 0.30 | Max. | Max. |
MAX. | 0.40 | 0.50 | 1.20 | 5.50 | 1.60 | 0.50 | 0.015 | 0.020 |