H13 Tool Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF – 10 kg / 22 lbs
$479
Hot Work Strength. Thermal Fatigue Resistant. H13 tool steel powder for LPBF additive manufacturing. ASTM A681 hot work steel offering high toughness, thermal fatigue resistance, and strong high-temperature performance for tooling applications. Ideal for extrusion, molding, and die casting tools.
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Technology:
DED, EBM, Metal LPBF
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Printing Materials:
Metal Powders
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Production Method:
Gas Atomization (GA), Vacuum Induction Melting Gas Atomization (VIGA)
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Powder Package:
10 kg bottle, 440 kg hopper, 840 kg hopper
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| Quantity, kg | Per Bottle 10 kg | Per kg |
|---|---|---|
| 10-100 | $479.05 | $47.91 |
| 100+ | $411.18 | $41.20 |
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Description
H13 tool steel powder is a versatile air-hardening, 5% chromium hot work steel designed for additive manufacturing using LPBF systems. Conforming to ASTM A681, this alloy provides an excellent balance of toughness, temper resistance, and thermal fatigue resistance.
H13 tool steel powder is widely used in hot work tooling applications where components are exposed to elevated temperatures and cyclic thermal loading. It delivers strong high-temperature mechanical performance, good abrasion resistance at temperature, and limited distortion during hardening.
While H13 tool steel powder offers outstanding mechanical properties for tooling, weldability in laser and electron-beam additive manufacturing processes can be challenging. Part geometry, residual stresses, and build parameters must be carefully controlled to minimize the risk of micro-cracking during processing.
When properly optimized for LPBF, H13 tool steel powder enables the production of durable, heat-resistant tooling components for demanding industrial environments.
| Base Element | Primary Alloying Elements | Strength & Heat Resistance Elements | Minor / Control Elements |
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| Iron: Balance | Chromium: 4.80–5.50% | Molybdenum: 1.10–1.50% | Manganese: 0.25–0.50% |
| Carbon: 0.35–0.42% | Vanadium: 0.80–1.15% | Nitrogen: 0.10% | |
| Silicon: 0.80–1.20% | Oxygen: 0.10% | ||
| Phosphorus: 0.03% | |||
| Sulfur: 0.02% |
machine type:
F – LPBF
industries
Tool / Energy
Key Performance Benefits
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High impact toughness and good ductility
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Strong high-temperature strength
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Good abrasion resistance at elevated temperatures
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Excellent resistance to thermal fatigue
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Limited distortion during hardening
Typical Applications
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Tooling for extrusion and molding
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Die casting tools
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Valves and fittings
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Pumps and impellers
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Manifolds
- Brand Carpenter Additive
- Technology DED, EBM, Metal LPBF
- Powder Package 10 kg bottle, 440 kg hopper, 840 kg hopper
- PSD (particle size distribution) 15–45 µm
- Printing Materials Metal Powders
- Material H13 Tool Steel Powder
- Country of origin USA
- Production Method Gas Atomization (GA), Vacuum Induction Melting Gas Atomization (VIGA)
Materials
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H13 Tool Steel Powder
Frequently asked questions
What is H13 tool steel powder?
H13 tool steel powder is a 5% chromium hot work steel designed for additive manufacturing, offering high toughness and thermal fatigue resistance for tooling applications.
Which additive manufacturing processes are compatible?
H13 tool steel powder is primarily used with LPBF systems.
Is H13 easy to print in LPBF?
H13 can present weldability challenges in laser and electron-beam processes. Proper parameter optimization is required to reduce micro-cracking risk.
What industries use H13 tool steel powder?
It is commonly used in energy and industrial sectors for hot work tooling and high-temperature components.
What are typical applications?
Applications include extrusion tooling, die casting, molding tools, valves, pumps, and manifolds.
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