Tool steel
1.2311 / Impax mould steel
1.2311 is a mould steel. The EN designation is 40CrMnMo7. AISI P20. Uddeholm Impax Supreme and Böhler M200 are documented trade names. Typically pre-hardened – the mould is milled in the as-delivered condition. 1.2312 is chosen when sulphur is to help chip formation. INDUSTRISTÅL supplies bar, cuts to length and ships with 3.1.
- Werkstoffnummer
- 1.2311
- EN designation
- 40CrMnMo7
- AISI
- P20
- Trade names
- Impax Supreme, M200
- Typical condition
- pre-hardened
Typical applications
- Plastic moulds
- Holders
- Pre-hardened moulds
Delivery conditions
- pre-hardened
Designations
- W.Nr.
- 1.2311
- EN standard
- 40CrMnMo7
- AISI/SAE
- P20
- UNS
- T51620
- Group
- Tool steel
Sawing and machining
Cutting to length. Machining at the mould shop.
Certificates and documentation
EN 10204/3.1 as standard. Trade name and W.Nr. must agree.
Dimension programme
| Form | Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Round bar | Ø40–400 mm | P20 / Impax. Lower S than 1.2312. |
| Flat bar | Flat cut to order | Mould steel. |
| Plate | To order | Not structural plate. |
The range is a delivery programme, not a stock statement. Length is cut to your drawing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 1.2311?
- 1.2311 is a mould steel, 40CrMnMo7, AISI P20. Impax Supreme and M200 are common trade names.
- Is Impax the same as 1.2311?
- Impax Supreme is Uddeholm's trade name in the P20/1.2311 family. The certificate must show the W.Nr. you have bought.
- Can you supply 1.2311?
- Yes. State dimension and condition.
- What is the difference between 1.2311 and 1.2312?
- 1.2311 / Impax is the P20 grade without raised sulphur. 1.2312 / Holdax has raised sulphur and therefore mills faster. Both are typically supplied pre-hardened.
- Does 1.2311 have to be hardened after delivery?
- Typically not. The material is supplied pre-hardened and the mould is milled in the as-delivered condition. If the drawing requires a different condition, it must be stated on the enquiry.
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State dimension, length, quantity and condition – and any trade name the drawing specifies. We cut to length and ship with EN 10204/3.1.
