C45U Tool Steel
Non-alloy cold-work tool steel with reasonable tensile strength. Ideal for components requiring good machinability at low cost. Often used for mould bases and frames.
- Equivalents
- AISI 1045
- Standard
- BS EN ISO 4957
- Hardness
- 55–58 HRC
- Sizes
- 5mm – 500mm
- Applications
- Mould bases, Jigs, Machine parts, Template plates, Tool holders