DIN 1.2083 steel is chromium alloyed stainless plastic mold steel. It is equivalent to AISI 420 steel. The steel 1.2083 is a major steels for hot pressing in circulation.

1.2083 stainless steel is generally supplied annealed condition with a hardness < 230HB. It can also be delivered ESR and quenched and tempered to 320 HB.

Main characteristics of DIN 1.2083 are :

– a good atmospheric corrosion resistance,

– an excellent polishability,

– a good machinability in annealed condition,

– a high hardenability

– a good wear resistance