VT machining offers CNC Precision Machining for H13 Tool Steel (UNS T20813 / 1.2344 / SKD61), typically supplied annealed or hardened. Hot-work steel with thermal-fatigue resistance.
CNC Precision Machining Notes for H13 Tool Steel
H13 Tool Steel mills well with conventional strategies; finishing passes are planned to meet flatness and finish callouts.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of H13 Tool Steel weighs about 0.78 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Precision Machining H13 Tool Steel
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 90-160 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.028-0.088 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø6 mm end mill | 4770-8490 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO P — CVD-coated carbide |
| Coolant | Emulsion; neat oil for tapping |
| Thermal growth, 100 mm part, +5 °C | 5.5 µm (CTE 11 µm/m·K) |
| Tightest practical tolerance | ±0.002-0.005 mm |
Starting values for H13 Tool Steel, Annealed or hardened; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for H13 Tool Steel (UNS T20813 / 1.2344 / SKD61) is on the CNC Milling H13 Tool Steel page.
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Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc precision machining guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC Precision Machining Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Precision Machining H13 Tool Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm H13 Tool Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed or hardened), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What surface finish is achievable on H13 Tool Steel with CNC Precision Machining?
Surface finish on H13 Tool Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
Why is H13 Tool Steel a good choice for CNC Precision Machining?
H13 Tool Steel is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling, which makes it well suited to CNC Precision Machining. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished H13 Tool Steel machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Does CNC Precision Machining H13 Tool Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most H13 Tool Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is CNC Precision Machining H13 Tool Steel and how is it done?
CNC Precision Machining H13 Tool Steel refers to precision machining combines processes and inspection to hold the tightest dimensional and geometric tolerances. Applied to H13 Tool Steel — wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Can VT machining make custom H13 Tool Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. H13 Tool Steel machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Precision Machining H13 Tool Steel?
Achievable tolerances for H13 Tool Steel machining depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Milling holds positional and dimensional tolerances to around ±0.01 mm, tighter with precision setups. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.