Sahil Metals is a well-respected manufacturer and supplier based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in high-quality Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars that are crafted for exceptional performance and durability. W1 tool steel, recognized as a water-hardening grade, is highly sought after for its high carbon content, outstanding machinability, and its ability to reach impressive hardness levels through water quenching. At Sahil Metals, we take pride in ensuring that each W1 Bar is made with precision, providing excellent toughness, wear resistance, and edge retention. These bars are perfect for tool-making, cutting instruments, and precision components, catering to industries like automotive, engineering, and general manufacturing.
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars generally consist of 0.7–1.5% carbon, along with manganese, silicon, and trace elements. This specific composition allows them to achieve high hardness levels when quenched in water, typically ranging from 55–65 HRC, depending on the treatment. W1 steel is known for its good wear resistance, impressive edge retention, and moderate toughness. It offers excellent machinability in its annealed state and responds well to heat treatment for increased hardness. However, when compared to alloyed tool steels, its toughness is somewhat lower, making it more suitable for applications where high hardness and sharp edges are essential.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.70-1.50 |
| Mn | 0.10-0.40 |
| Si | 0.10-0.40 |
| Cr | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.2 |
| Mo | 0.1 |
| W | 0.15 |
| V | 0.1 |
| Cu | 0.2 |
| P | 0.025 |
| S | 0.025 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate | 1680 MPa | 244000 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield | 1500 MPa | 218000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio (25°C) | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Bulk modulus | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 80.0 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Charpy impact, unnotched | 86.0 J | 63.4 ft-lb |
| Hardness, Brinell (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 498 | 498 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 558 | 558 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 50.0-51.0 | 50.0-51.0 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell C Hardness) | 531 | 531 |
| Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100% machinability) | 40 | 40 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.83 g/cm3 | 0.283 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 1435°C | 2615°F |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T (ºC) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 48.3 x W/mK | 100 | – |
Tool and Die Steel W1 Bars are widely utilized in the tool-making industry for tasks that demand sharp edges and high hardness. They are perfect for crafting cutting tools, chisels, knives, punches, drills, and taps. In manufacturing, they find use in gauges, dies, and small tools that require precision and wear resistance. Their capability to achieve a sharp cutting edge makes them a favorite in both woodworking and metalworking sectors. While they may not be the best choice for heavy impact applications, W1 Bars offer an economical and effective solution for general-purpose tooling and fine-edge instruments.






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