BS 4659 BH13 Steel — Specifications & Listings

BS 4659British hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool Steel
Grade Details
GradeBS 4659 BH13
StandardBS 4659
DescriptionBritish hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13
ApplicationsDie casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region
H13 AISI USA
X40CrMoV5-1 DIN Germany
SKD61 JIS Japan
GOST 4H5MFS1 GOST 5950 Russia
GB/T 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299 China
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn Cr Mo V
0.35–0.42 0.80–1.20 0.30–0.50 4.75–5.50 1.20–1.75 0.80–1.20
Mechanical Properties
Hardness HRC (hardened) 42–54
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤235
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 16mm–400mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–400×150mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

Active BS 4659 BH13 Listings on M-EX

BS 4659 BH13 Round Bar
1.500 MT
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BS 4659 BH13 Round Bar
1.400 MT
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