1.2601
Data under review1.2601 (X165CrMoV12) sits between D2 and D6: high carbon and 12% chromium with small Mo, W and V additions balancing wear resistance, hardenability and stability. It is a traditional German grade for heavily loaded cold work dies.
Chemical composition
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| C | 1.55–1.75 |
| Si | 0.25–0.40 |
| Mn | 0.25–0.40 |
| Cr | 11.00–12.00 |
| Mo | 0.60–0.80 |
| W | 0.40–0.60 |
| V | 0.20–0.35 |
Weight percent, per the governing standard ranges. Actual values per heat are on the mill certificate.
Properties
| Delivery condition | Annealed |
| Hardness (hardened) | 58–62 HRC |
| Density | 7.75 g/cm³ |
Heat treatment
Harden 960–1000 °C air/oil; temper 180–250 °C (or ~510 °C secondary).
Equivalent grades
| Standard | Designation |
|---|---|
| din | 1.2601 |
| aisi | — (D2/D6 intermediate type) |
| gb | Cr12Mo1V (near) |
Compare side by side: 1.2601 vs D2 · 1.2601 vs 1.2436 (D6) · 1.2601 vs Cr12MoV
Equivalents overlap in chemistry and use but are not always identical — see our equivalents guide before substituting in certified designs.
Applications & Processing
Applications: Blanking and fine-blanking dies, cold extrusion punches, thread rolling dies, shear blades.
Processing: Behavior close to D2; slightly better through-hardening in thick sections thanks to the tungsten.
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