80CrV2 is a high carbon tool steel with excellent toughness. It has an easier heat treatment process and is great for beginners. It is also known as 1080+.
 
Country Of Manufacture:
United Kingdom
 
Chemical Composition:-
 
  
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    C: 
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    Cr: 
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    Mn: 
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    V: 
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    Mo: 
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    Ni: 
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    0.80% 
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    0.5% 
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    0.4% 
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    0.2% 
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    0.1% 
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    0.4% 
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Suggested Heat Treatment:
Heat to 840 – 880C Hold for 5 minutes
Oil Quench (Suggested oil is Rye 32)
Temper for two hours at 200C for 60HRc 
Temper for two hours at 250C for 57HRc
 
Supplied in 700mm Lengths - Hot Rolled Pickled Annealed