SAE AMS6408B-2004
Steel, Hotwork Tool, Bars and Forgings 5.2Cr 1.5Mo 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed

Standard No.

SAE AMS6408B-2004

Release Date

2004

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Withdraw

Replace By

SAE AMS6408C-2009

Latest

SAE AMS6408F-2023

Scope

This specification covers a premium aircraft-quality, low-alloy steel in the form of bars, forgings, and forging stock. These products have been used typically for hotwork tooling or for parts requiring a steel capable of through-hardening to a minimum hardness of 50 HRC in section thicknesses up to 12 inches (305 mm) with relatively high levels of strength, fatigue resistance, ductility, and thermal stability for use in service from -100 degrees to +1000 degrees F (-73 degrees to 538 degrees C) and where such parts may require welding, but usage is not limited to such applications.

SAE AMS6408B-2004 history

• 2023 SAE AMS6408F-2023 Steel, Hotwork Tool, Bars, and Forgings and Forging Stock 5.25Cr - 1.5Mo - 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) (H-13) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed
• 2018 SAE AMS6408E-2018 Steel@ Hotwork Tool@ Bars and Forgings 5.25Cr – 1.5Mo – 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) (H-13) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed (UNS T20813)
• 2013 SAE AMS6408D-2013 Steel, Hotwork Tool, Bars and Forgings 5.2Cr 1.5Mo 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) (H-13) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed
• 2009 SAE AMS6408C-2009 Steel, Hotwork Tool, Bars and Forgings 5.2Cr 1.5Mo 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) (H-13) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed
• 2004 SAE AMS6408B-2004 Steel, Hotwork Tool, Bars and Forgings 5.2Cr 1.5Mo 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed
• 2000 SAE AMS6408A-2000 Steel, Hotwork Tool, Bars and Forgings 5.25Cr - 1.5Mo - 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed
• 1994 SAE AMS6408A-1994 Steel@ Hotwork Tool@ Bars and Forgings 5.25Cr - 1.5Mo - 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed (UNS T20813)
• 1989 SAE AMS6408-1989 STEEL BARS AND FORGINGS@ HOTWORK@ TOOL 5.2Cr – 1.5Mo – 1.0V (0.35-0.45C) Electroslag Remelted (ESR) or Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR) Annealed (UNS T20813)