H13 machine steel Welland Ontario $150

[Canadium]

I found this for H13
https://www.hudsontoolsteel.com/technical-data/steelH3
and this for machinability
https://www.suppliersonline.com/propertypages/H13.asp

Very intesting! I found this statement especially really interesting. "Also available as Electro-Slag-Remelted (ESR) and Vacuum-Arc-Remelted (VAR) products as well." I noticed some large pieces have rough textured edges as if they were castings. I will have to check some of the notes on the pieces because there could be some reference there to the related metals discussed on these web pages.

 

[Tom O]

Well if it is for molds then possibly that Arctic metal ingot is some form of a zinc based metal?
you could always try a acid test and see.

 

[combustable herbage]

Great haul I am glad you got it
You'll be finding uses in no time.

 

[Canadium]

I found this for H13
https://www.hudsontoolsteel.com/technical-data/steelH3
and this for machinability
https://www.suppliersonline.com/propertypages/H13.asp

So I'm still wondering why some of the pieces are marked with a VAD and some pieces have a raw non-machined textured surface as though they were cut from 2.5 inch thick plate. The raw surfaces appear to be H13 not lead since they are rusty and are harder than lead.

 

[combustable herbage]

Was it maybe used for plastic molding
Interesting for sure.

Mold Steel - Finkl Steel
Mold Die®P20+Ni1.2738A modified AISI P20. Most widely used alloy for plastic molding. Supplied pre-hardened to 285-321 BHN (30-34 HRC). Mold Die is produced exclusively by the Finkl patented VAD process and provides the cleanest, most homogeneous structure available, giving maximum machinability and polishability in the industry.


DATA SHEET MD MOLD STEEL (finkl.com)