Grade C45U
Germany W-Nr. 1.1730
Corresponding Standard DIN EN ISO 4957-2018
Tool steels
Classification Carbon Steel
Density 7.85 g/cm3
C45U Chemical Element Composition Content (%)
Component C Si Mn P S
Minimum Value 0.42 0.15 0.6 - -
Maximum Value 0.5 0.4 0.8 0.03 0.03
• Elements not quoted in this table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser, other than for the purpose of finishing the heat . All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the addition from scrap or other material used in the manufacture, of such elements which affect the hardenability, mechanical properties and applicability.
C45U Mechanical Properties
Hardness
HBW
Annealed (+A) ≤207
Quenching and Tempering HRC
≥54
New and Old Grade Replacement List
Corresponding Standard Grade
DIN 17350-1980
Grade
Germany W-Nr.
DIN EN ISO 4957-2018
Grade
Germany W-Nr.
Approximate Comparison Table Non-Alloy Cold-Work Tool Steels
International Organization for Standardization Germany European Standard
ISO DIN EN/DIN W-Nr. EN Numerical Grade
C45U
(C45W)
C45U 1.1730 C45U 1.1730
C45U Corresponding Standards(Same grade name, different standards)

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