BS 4659 BH13 Steel — Specifications & Listings

BS 4659

British hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13

Category: Tool Steel

Grade Details

Grade	BS 4659 BH13
Standard	BS 4659
Description	British hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13
Applications	Die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies

Equivalent / Similar Grades

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

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