B02 - BS 4659-1989

Grade	B02
Corresponding Standard	BS 4659-1989 Specification for Tool and Die Steels
Classification	Tool Steel

B02 Chemical Element Composition Content (%)

Component	C	Si	Mn	P	S	Ni	Cu	V	Sn
Minimum Value	0.85	-	1.5	-	-	-	-	-	-
Maximum Value	0.95	0.4	1.8	0.035	0.035	0.4	0.2	0.25	0.05

B02 Mechanical Properties

condition	Heat Treatment or Condition	Hardness HBW
Steel	Annealing	≤229
Steel	Quenching + Tempering	HV ≥735

1 Approximate Comparison Table Alloy Cold-Work Tool Steel

United States	International Organization for Standardization	Germany	France	European Standard		United Kingdom
ASTM	ISO	DIN EN/DIN	NF EN/NF	EN	Numerical Grade	BS EN/BS
02	90MnCrV8	90MnCrV8	90MnV8	90MnCrV8	1.2842	B02

2 Approximate Comparison Table Alloy Tool Steel

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