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DIN / EN · Europe · 2 grades

40CrMnMoS8-6

The designation 40CrMnMoS8-6 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.CategoryDesignationsSi%S%Cr%Mn%
P20+S1.23121.2Tool steels for cold work60,30-0,500,05-0,101,80-2,001,40-1,60
1.27381.27381.2Tool steels for cold work40,20-0,400,031,80-2,101,30-1,60

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