"Mehta Metal Industries", founded in 1978 by Babulal Mehta, is one of India's oldest and most trusted suppliers of high-quality stainless steel products.

H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 Flat Bars Manufacturers & Exporters

H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 Tool Steel Flat Bars Manufacturers & Exporters

H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 Flat Bars Overview

Mehta Metal Industries is an H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 Flat Bars Manufacturer in India, Supplier and Exporter, supplying hot-work tool steel for die-casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies and hot-shear blades. H13 is a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy tool steel valued for its resistance to heat checking, thermal fatigue and softening at elevated temperatures when correctly heat-treated.

We offer H13 Tool Steel Flat Bars in different dimensions and material conditions, subject to availability. Contact us with your required size and specification for pricing, Material Test Certificates (MTC) and inspection documentation.

H13 / 1.2344 Flat Bar Specifications

Parameter Details
Product Name Hot-Work Tool Steel Flat Bars
Grade Designations H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 / SKD61
Material Type Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium Hot-Work Tool Steel
Applicable Standards ASTM A681, EN ISO 4957, JIS G4404, as applicable
Thickness 2–150 mm
Width 10–500 mm
Length Standard or customized, subject to availability
Surface Finish / Type Hot Rolled / Machined / Ground / Black, subject to availability
Material Condition Annealed or heat-treated condition, as specified

Equivalent Grades of H13 Tool Steel Flat Bars

Country Standard Grade
USA ASTM A681 H13
Germany / Europe EN ISO 4957 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1
Japan JIS G4404 SKD61
Russia GOST 4KH5MF1S

Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties

Chemical Composition of H13 Tool Steel Flat Bars

Element Symbol Min. (%) Max. (%)
Carbon C 0.32 0.45
Manganese Mn 0.20 0.60
Phosphorus P — 0.030
Sulphur S — 0.030
Silicon Si 0.80 1.25
Chromium Cr 4.75 5.50
Vanadium V 0.80 1.20
Molybdenum Mo 1.10 1.75
Nickel Ni — 0.30
Copper Cu — 0.25

Mechanical Properties of H13 / 1.2344 Flat Bars

Property Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 1200–1590 MPa 174,000–231,000 psi
Yield Strength 1000–1380 MPa 145,000–200,000 psi
Reduction of Area 50% 50%
Modulus of Elasticity 215 GPa 31,200 ksi
Poisson’s Ratio 0.27–0.30 0.27–0.30

H13 / 1.2344 Flat Bar Weight Calculator

Mehta Metal Industries

Material Grade: Tool Steel H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 | Density: 7.80 g/cm³

Width (mm) 10 – 500
Thickness (mm) 2 – 150
Length per piece (M)
Standard lengths up to 7 M.
Quantity (pieces)
3D Interactive Flat Bar Preview 🖱️ Drag to rotate view

Width:  |  Thickness:  |  Length:

Estimated Total Weight

0 kg

Per Metre

0 kg/m

Per Piece

0 kg

Total Length

0 M

✅

Types of H13 Tool Steel Flat Bars

01

Hot Rolled H13 Flat Bars

Used as stock for machining die blocks, extrusion tooling and other hot-work tool components.

02

Annealed H13 Flat Bars

Suitable for machining before hardening, helping toolmakers prepare complex profiles and die cavities.

03

Ground H13 Flat Bars

Used for precision tooling where a smoother surface and closer dimensional control are required.

04

Machined H13 Flat Bars

Suitable for die blanks and tooling components requiring prepared surfaces or specified dimensions.

05

Heat-Treated H13 Flat Bars

Used for tooling requiring specified hardness and strength after heat treatment.

Countries We Supply and Export H13 / 1.2344 Flat Bars

Mehta Metal Industries supplies H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 Flat Bars to customers across India and key international markets, including:

India

India

Europe

Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Netherlands
Belgium
Spain
Poland
Austria
Sweden
Finland
Czechia
Portugal
Romania

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico
Guatemala
Belize
Honduras
El Salvador
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama

Applications and Industries

H13 / 1.2344 Tool Steel Flat Bars are used to make tooling that faces high temperatures, repeated heating and cooling, and heavy forming loads.

  • Die Casting: Dies and inserts used to shape aluminium and other non-ferrous metal components.
  • Metal Extrusion: Dies and tooling used to force heated metal through shaped openings.
  • Forging: Die blocks and inserts used to form heated metal under pressure.
  • Hot Shearing: Blades used to cut heated metal bars and sections during production.
  • Automotive Manufacturing: Dies and tooling used to produce metal components for vehicles.
  • Industrial Toolmaking: Hot-work punches, mandrels and tooling components used in manufacturing operations.

Quality Assurance

Mehta Metal Industries focuses on grade identification, dimensional accuracy and documentation, with size, finish, material condition and inspection requirements confirmed before ordering.

  • Quality Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, subject to applicable certification scope.
  • Material Test Certificates (MTC): Can be arranged according to order requirements.
  • Inspection Documentation: Dimensional checks, hardness testing and other inspections can be discussed before ordering.
  • Material Condition: Confirm annealed or heat-treated requirements when requesting a quotation.
  • Export Packaging: Can be arranged according to shipment and destination requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Are H13 and 1.2344 Tool Steel Flat Bars equivalent?
    They are commonly used as corresponding grade designations. Check the applicable standard and material certificate before substitution.
  • 2. What are H13 Tool Steel Flat Bars used for?
    They are used to make die-casting dies, extrusion dies, forging tools, hot-shear blades and other hot-work tooling.
  • 3. Can I order H13 / 1.2344 Flat Bars in custom sizes?
    Custom sizes can be discussed based on availability. Share the required thickness, width, length, quantity and material condition.
  • 4. Can H13 Tool Steel Flat Bars be heat-treated?
    Yes. H13 is commonly hardened and tempered for hot-work tooling. The correct process depends on the component design and required properties.
  • 5. Can you supply H13 / 1.2344 Flat Bars to the USA and Canada?
    Buyers in the USA and Canada can enquire about H13 / 1.2344 or the specified equivalent grade based on their material specifications, dimensions and documentation requirements.
  • 6. Can you export H13 Tool Steel Flat Bars to other European countries?
    Enquiries are welcome from countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria, subject to supply and shipment feasibility.

Request a Quote

Looking for H13 / 1.2344 / X40CrMoV5-1 Flat Bars Manufacturer in India, supplier or exporter? Contact Mehta Metal Industries with your required dimensions, quantity, material condition and delivery destination for a quotation.