Tool Steel
Silver Steel (BS 1407)
High-carbon steel supplied as precision-ground bright bar. Common for punches, dowel pins, gauges, and small tooling where a straight, accurately sized bar is needed off the shelf.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Percentage (% by weight) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.95 - 1.1 |
| Mn | 0.3 - 0.5 |
| Cr | 0.1 - 0.25 |
Also known as
Comparable grades
- Comparable to AISI W1, similar but not an identical grade.
Typical Applications
- Punches
- Dowel pins
- Small precision tooling
- Gauges
Buying This Grade in Pakistan
Precision ground bright bar for punches, dowel pins, and gauge-making, a lower-volume, higher-precision item than general tool steel, relevant to Karachi's smaller precision tool rooms rather than the high-volume die shops that buy D2 and H13.
Grade Family
Ground and polished bright bar, oil-hardening
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