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AISI / SAE · United States · 2 grades

A8

The designation A8 is carried by 2 different grades. Compare them on the elements that actually differ, then open the one your print means.

Which of the 2 do you want?

This name is carried by several grades. The elements shown are the ones whose values actually differ across the set — the ones that decide the question. Values are the source text verbatim; an em dash means no value on file for that element on that grade, not zero.

GradeMaterial no.CategoryDesignationsC%Si%P%S%V%Cr%
X48CrMoV8-1-11.23601.2Tool steels for hot work50,45-0,500,70-0,900,020,0051,30-1,507,30-7,80
X63CrMoV5-11.23621.2Tool steels for cold work30,60-0,651,00-1,200,0350,0350,25-0,355,00-5,50

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