CORRAX

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CORRAX

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REFERENCE STANDARD

ASSAB DF-2

ARNE

ASSAB DF-3

AISI

WNr.

JIS

O1

(1.2510)

(SKS 3)

O1

(1.2510)

(SKS 3)

ASSAB XW-5

SVERKER 3

D6 (D3)

(1.2436)

(SKD 2)

ASSAB XW-10

RIGOR

A2

1.2363

SKD 12

ASSAB XW-41

SVERKER 21

D2

1.2379

SKD 11

D2

1.2379

SKD 11

ASSAB XW-42
CARMO

CARMO

1.2358

CALMAX

CALMAX

1.2358

CALDIE

CALDIE

ASSAB 88

SLEIPNER

ASSAB PM 23 SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 23 SUPERCLEAN

(M3:2)

1.3395

SKH 53

ASSAB PM 30 SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 30 SUPERCLEAN

(M3:2 + Co)

1.3294

SKH 40

ASSAB PM 60 SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 60 SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 4 EXTRA SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 4 EXTRA SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 6 SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 6 SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN

VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN

VANCRON 40 SUPERCLEAN

VANCRON 40 SUPERCLEAN

ELMAX SUPERCLEAN

ELMAX SUPERCLEAN

(1.3292)

ASSAB 518

P20

1.2311

ASSAB 618

P20 Mod.

1.2738

ASSAB 618 HH

P20 Mod.

1.2738

ASSAB 618 T

P20 Mod.

1.2738 Mod.

ASSAB 718 SUPREME

IMPAX SUPREME

P20 Mod.

1.2738

ASSAB 718 HH

IMPAX HH

P20 Mod.

1.2738

NIMAX

NIMAX

MIRRAX 40

MIRRAX 40

VIDAR 1 ESR

VIDAR 1 ESR

UNIMAX

UNIMAX

CORRAX

CORRAX

ASSAB 2083

420 Mod.
H11

1.2343

SKD 6

420

1.2083

SUS 420J2

STAVAX ESR

STAVAX ESR

420 Mod.

1.2083 ESR

SUS 420J2

MIRRAX ESR

MIRRAX ESR

420 Mod.

POLMAX

POLMAX

RAMAX HH

RAMAX HH

ROYALLOY

ROYALLOY

420 F Mod.

PRODAX
ASSAB MM40
ALVAR 14

ALVAR 14

ASSAB 2714
ASSAB 8407 2M

ORVAR 2M

ASSAB 8407 SUPREME

ORVAR SUPREME

DIEVAR

DIEVAR

HOTVAR

HOTVAR

QRO 90 SUPREME

QRO 90 SUPREME

1.2714

SKT 4

1.2714

SKT 4

H13

1.2344

SKD 61

H13 Premium

1.2344 ESR

SKD 61

4340

1.6582

SNCM8

ASSAB 709

4140

1.7225

SCM4

ASSAB 760

1050

1.1730

S50C

ASSAB 705

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The information contained herein is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses.
It should not therefore be construed as a warranty of specific properties of the products described or a warranty for fitness for a particular purpose.
Each user of ASSAB products is responsible for making its own determination as to the suitability of ASSAB products and services.
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CORRAX

General

Properties

Compared with conventional corrosion-resistant tool

steel, Corrax has the following advantages:

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Aged to ~46 HRC.

Flexible hardness, 3450 HRC, achieved by an

ageing treatment in the temperature range 425600C
Extremely good dimensional stability during ageing,
a small shrinkage will occur in all directions but no
distortion
High uniformity of properties even for large
dimensions
Very good weldability, no preheating necessary
No hard white layer after EDM
Corrosion resistance superior to that of AISI 420,
WNr. 1.2083 and WNr. 1.2316

Typical
analysis %

C
0.03

Si
0.3

Mn
0.3

Cr
12.0

Standard
spec.

None

Delivery
condition

Solution treated to ~34 HRC

Colour
code

Black / Grey

Ni
9.2

Mo
1.4

Al
1.6

Temperature

20C

200C

400C

Density
kg/m3

7700

Modulus of elasticity
MPa

200 000

190 000

170 000

Coefficient of
thermal expansion
per C from 20C

11.7 x 10 -6

12.3 x 10 -6

Thermal conductivity
W/m C

18

21

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile and compressive strengths
Approximate strength at room temperature.

Applications

Injection moulds
Corrosive plastics
Rubber
Medical parts
Extrusion dies
Plastic processing
Screws
Parts for the food and packaging industry
Engineering parts

1
2
3

Hardness

~34 HRC1

~40 HRC2

~46 HRC2

~58 HRC2

Rp0.23

700 MPa

1000 MPa

1400 MPa

1600 MPa

Rm4

1100 MPa

1200 MPa

1500 MPa

1700 MPa

Rc0.25

900 MPa

1300 MPa

1600 MPa

1800 MPa

Solution treated condition

Aged condition
0.2% proof strength

Tensile strength

CORROSION RESISTANCE
Corrax has a very good corrosion resistance, better
than the standard corrosion-resistant grades used for
plastic moulding. The corrosion resistance is the same
in all heat treated conditions (except after nitriding).
Corrosion resistance
6
5
4
3

CORRAX

1.2083
(~52 HRC)

1.2316
(~30 HRC)

2
1

Corrax used for the production of PVC tube. Production of PVC

tubes or fittings place a very high demand on the corrorison
resistance of the extrusion die.

Corrax will withstand attacks from most corrosive

plastics
diluted acids. A mould made of Corrax will
Hardness,and
HRC
also
have
good
resistance to humid working and storage
52
conditions. Corrax also shows better resistance to
50
stress
corrosion cracking than standard hardenable
525C
corrosion-resistant
steel grades.
48
46
44

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Heat treatment
Corrax is delivered in solution treated condition and can
be used in the as-delivered condition. When, however,
the steel is to be heat treated to a higher hardness, the
following instructions may be helpful.
STRESS RELIEVING
ItCorrosion
is not possible
to stress relieve Corrax. Ageing will
resistance
occur if Corrax is heated up to temperatures normally
6
used
for stress relieving. For common tool steels, stress
relievingCORRAX
is performed in order to avoid dimensional
5
changes
during hardening. As for Corrax, no hardening
will be done. Therefore, stress relieving is not required.
4

1.2083
(~52 HRC)

AGEING
3

1.2316
(~30 HRC)

SOLUTION TREATMENT

Corrax
can be used in the as-delivered condition.
2
Higher hardness is obtained by ageing. Recommended
temperatures
and times to achieve a certain hardness is
1
shown in the graph below. Ageing time means the time
at the ageing temperature after the tool is fully heated
through.

It is possible to solution treat Corrax, if aged, in order to

get back to the delivery condition. Solution treatment
should be done at 850C, holding time 30 minutes.
Cool in air.
DIMENSIONAL CHANGE

Hardness, HRC
52

Ageing results in a small and uniform decrease in volume.

The following shrinkage can be expected during ageing.

50
525C

48

Dimensional change %

46

Longitudinal
direction

Transverse
direction

Short
transverse
direction

525C/2h
(~50 HRC)

-0.07

-0.07

-0.07

575C/2h
(~46 HRC)

-0.09

-0.09

-0.09

600C/4h
(~40 HRC)

-0.14

-0.14

-0.14

Ageing

44
42

575C

40
38

600C

36
34

4
6
Ageing time, h

10

Machining recommendations

When the ageing time is reached, cool the tool in air to

room temperature. Ageing at high temperature gives
a better toughness compared with ageing to the same
hardness at a lower temperature.

The cutting data below are to be considered as guiding

values and as starting points for developing your own
best practice.

Ageing recommendation

TURNING

Ageing temperature/time

Hardness

525C/4 h

49-52 HRC

575C/4 h

44-47 HRC

600C/4 h

40-43 HRC

Condition: Solution treated condition ~34 HRC

Cutting data
parameters
Cutting speed
(vc)
m/min
Feed (f)
mm/r
Depth of cut (ap)
mm

* Ageing to 4952 HRC is only recommended when toughness

is not important.

If Corrax is used at temperatures higher than 200C,

the solution treated condition (delivery condition) is not
recommended because ageing can occur during use.

Carbide
designation
ISO

High speed steel

Rough
turning

Fine
turning

Turning
with HSS
Fine
turning

110 - 160

160 - 210

13 - 18

0.2 - 0.4

0.05 - 0.2

0.05 - 0.2

2-4

0.5 - 2

0.5 - 3

P20 - P40
Coated
carbide

P10
Coated
carbide
or cerment

Turning with carbide

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DRILLING

GRINDING

High speed steel twist drill

Wheel recommendation

Drill diameter
mm

Cutting speed (vc)

m/min

Feed (f)
mm/r

13 - 15*

0.05 - 0.10

Face grinding straight wheel

A 46 GV

5 - 10

13 - 15

0.10 - 0.20

Face grinding segments

A 36 FV

10 - 15

13 - 15

0.20 - 0.25

Cylindrical grinding

A 60 JV

15 - 20

13 - 15*

0.25 - 0.30

Internal grinding

A 60 IV

Profile grinding

A 120 JV

* The same cutting speed when using coated HSS drill, vc= 1315 m/min

Delivery condition and

aged condition

Type of grinding

Carbide drill
Cutting data
parameters

1
2

Type of drill
Indexable
insert

Solid
carbide

Brazed
carbide1

Electrical discharge machining

Cutting speed
(vc)
m/min

180 - 200

100 - 130

50 - 70

Corrax can be EDMd in the same way as ordinary tool

steels. The white layer will, however, not be as hard
and is therefore more easily removed.

Feed (f)
mm/r

0.05 - 0.152

0.10 - 0.252

0.15 - 0.252

Drill with interntal cooling channels and brazed carbide tip

Depending on drill diameter

Welding
MILLING

Preheating is not necessary. When welding Corrax in the

delivery condition, intermittent welding is recommended.

Face and square shoulder milling

Cutting data
parameters

Milling with carbide

Rough milling

Fine milling

Cutting speed
(vc)
m/min

70 - 90

90 - 110

Feed (f z)
mm/tooth

0.2 - 0.4

0.1 - 0.2

2-5

P20 - P40
Coated carbide

P10 - P20
Coated carbide
or cermet

Depth of cut (ap)

mm
Carbide
designation
ISO

6 14 5 15 7
1 12 8 10 4

End milling
Type of milling
Cutting data
parameters

Solid
carbide

Carbide
indexable
insert

High speed
steel

60 - 100

70 - 110

20 - 251

Feed (f z)
mm/tooth

0.006 - 0.202

0.06 - 0.202

0.01 - 0.352

Carbide
designation
ISO

K10, P40

P20 - P30

Cutting speed
(vc)
m/min

1
2

3 11 9 13 2

Control the length of the strings, 20-25 mm maximum, when

intermittent welding.

In order to obtain an even hardness, it is necessary

to carry out a heat treatment after welding. The
temperature and time are determined by the required
hardness and the filler material. CORRAX TIG-WELD
is recommended to be used as filler material.

For coated HSS end mill, vc~ 3545 m/min

Depending on radial depth of cut and cutter diameter

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Photo-etching
Welding method
Preheating
temperature

Welding can be done at room temp.

(Preheating is not necessary)

Filler material

CORRAX TIG-WELD

Maximum interpass
temperature1
Postweld cooling

Corrax has a very good corrosion resistance and a

special process is thus required for chemical photo-etching.
Fine patterns with shallow depths <0.04 mm are readily
achievable.

TIG

300C

Further information

20 - 40C/h for the first two hours

and then freely in air

Hardness
after welding

For further information, i.e., steel selection, heat

treatment, application and availability, please contact our
ASSAB office nearest to you.

30 - 35 HRC

Heat treatment after welding

32 - 35 HRC

Age to the desired hardness

38 - 40 HRC

600C 4 h

45 - 47 HRC

575C 2 h

48 - 50 HRC

525C 2 h

The temperature of the tool in the weld area immediately before the second
and subsequent pass of a multiple pass weld. When exceeded, there is a
risk of distortion of the tool or soft zones around the weld.

Relative comparison of ASSAB plastic mould steels

RESISTANCE TO FAILURE MECHANISMS AND CRITICAL MOULD STEEL PROPERTIES

ASSAB grade
ASSAB 618
ROYALLOY
ASSAB 718 HH
NIMAX
CORRAX
POLMAX
MIRRAX ESR
STAVAX ESR
ASSA 8407 SUPREME
UNIMAX
ELMAX
ASSAB XW-10

Plastic
deformation

Cracking

Wear

Corrosion

Polishability

Thermal
conductivity

Machinability

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(Ningbo) Co., Ltd.
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Co, Ltd., Jiangxi Branch
Tel : +86 769 2289 7888
Fax : +86 769 2289 9312
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