Steel 1.2714
EN 1.2714
1.2714 (56NiCrMoV7) is a nickel-bearing medium-carbon Cr-Ni-Mo-V hot-work and forging die steel equivalent to L6/6F3 and 5CrNiMo/5CrNiMoV, with nickel and molybdenum giving high hardenability and core toughness.
Values for the Prehard condition
1.2714 tempers and conditions
1.2714 is supplied in 7 conditions, soft to hard. Prehard is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
soft annealed, ≤248 HB | Order soft annealed at 248 HB maximum (230 HB typical) for rough machining and deep cavity milling when you will quench and temper the finished insert yourself. | 430 | 720 | 20 | 230 HB | — |
PrehardDefault Pre-hardened | Use the block supplied quenched and tempered to 28–34 HRC (295 HB) when the cavity is machined straight from stock and no further hardening is planned. | 850 | 1,000 | 13 | 31 HRC | — |
gas/plasma nitrided surface over Q&T core | Add gas or plasma nitriding over the quenched and tempered core to raise cavity wear and heat-erosion resistance; keep the nitriding temperature below the tempering temperature. | 850 | 1,000 | 11 | 31 HRC | 6.9 % IACS |
Electroslag remelted, prehard 28–34 HRC | Specify electroslag remelted stock, prehardened to 28–34 HRC, for large cross-sections and high-polish cavities that need higher cleanliness and transverse toughness. | 870 | 1,020 | 15 | 31 HRC | 6.9 % IACS |
Q&T 38–42 HRC | Harden and temper to 38–42 HRC for hammer forging dies: the best compromise between thermal fatigue and deformation resistance and toughness, with machinability down to 35. | 1,120 | 1,300 | 11 | 40 HRC | — |
Q&T 44–48 HRC | Harden and temper to 44–48 HRC for small die blocks, trim edges and cold or warm punches where wear resistance outranks toughness; elongation falls to 9% and service to 350 °C. | 1,350 | 1,550 | 9 | 46 HRC | — |
Q&T 50–54 HRC | Use the low-temper 50–54 HRC condition for wear punches and shear blades under limited impact loading; elongation drops to 6%, service to 200 °C and machinability to 12. | 1,550 | 1,800 | 6 | 52 HRC | — |
What is 1.2714?
1.2714 (56NiCrMoV7) is a nickel-bearing medium-carbon Cr-Ni-Mo-V hot-work and forging die steel equivalent to L6/6F3 and 5CrNiMo/5CrNiMoV, with nickel and molybdenum giving high hardenability and core toughness. It is used for hammer forging dies, die blocks, die-casting die holders and trim dies, and is normally supplied as prehardened blocks at about 28-34 HRC; the default condition is 850 MPa yield, 1000 MPa tensile, 13% elongation, 295 HB (31 HRC). Tempering resistance is lower than H13, limiting service to about 500 °C; corrosion resistance is poor and welding requires preheat and immediate post-heat — choose H13 for hotter die-casting duty. 1.2714 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F). 1.2714 has a yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 88% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 13% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
What is 1.2714 used for?
- Hammer forging dies
- Die blocks
- Forging die inserts
- Trim dies
- Die-casting die frames and holders
- Hot shear blades
- High-impact punches
Advantages
- High service temperature — 500°C (932 °F), better than 90% of steel grades
- High strength — 850 MPa (123 ksi), better than 88% of steel grades
Limitations
- Limited formability — 12/100, worse than 92% of steel grades
- Limited ductility — 13%, worse than 78% of steel grades
- Poor heat conductor — 34 W/m·K (19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 77% of steel grades
- Difficult to weld — 25/100, worse than 77% of steel grades
1.2714 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.2714-Prehard; bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
1.2714 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F).
Mechanical16
1.2714 has a yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 88% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 13% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
1.2714 is rated for continuous service to 500°C (932 °F). It conducts heat at 34 W/m·K (19.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 77% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12.5 µm/m·K (6.94 µin/in·°F).
Electrical2
1.2714 has an electrical resistivity of 2.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental2
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (12/100), worse than 53% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.2714 takes about 34 MJ of energy and emits 2.4 kg of CO₂ — more than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 35%.
Manufacturability7
1.2714's machinability is fair (50/100, worse than 53% of steel grades); weldability poor (25/100); formability not recommended (12/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the steel family
Yield strength against density for every steel grade FabDigit runs. 1.2714 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 1.2714
Is 1.2714 easy to machine?
Annealed material cuts easily; above about 30 HRC in the prehard condition use coated carbide, rigid clamping and high-stiffness milling at reduced feed. Leave 0.2-0.3 mm finishing stock in deep cavities.
Can 1.2714 be welded?
Repair welding with matching or dedicated die-repair filler is workable. Preheat to 300-350 °C, maintain interpass temperature and temper immediately after welding to prevent cracking.
Can 1.2714 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forging or hot forming only, roughly 1050-850 °C, followed by slow cooling and prompt annealing. Cold forming is not feasible.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit applies to 1.2714. Every 1.2714 part is priced by an engineer; design inside these and the quote comes back without a redesign loop.
CNC machining
| Machinability | Better50 / 100 |
|---|---|
| ISO material group | P.2 |
| Cutting speed (rough / finish) | 180 / 210 m/min |
| Minimum wall | 0.8 mm |
| Minimum internal radius | 1 mm |
| Drill depth limit | 5× diameter |
| Best surface (machined / polished) | Ra 1.6 / — |
| Hardenable after machining | No |
1.2714 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.5 – 0.6 | 0.56 |
| Si | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.25 |
| Mn | 0.65 – 0.95 | 0.8 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | |
| Cr | 0.8 – 1.2 | 1.05 |
| Mo | 0.35 – 0.55 | 0.47 |
| Ni | 1.5 – 1.8 | 1.65 |
| V | 0.05 – 0.15 | 0.1 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on 1.2714?
Nitriding, nitride plus oxidation, hard chrome or PVD coatings raise wear resistance. The steel takes a mirror polish, better on ESR material, and should be stored under rust-preventive oil.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Plating
CVD Coating
Black / Phosphate
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Steel 1.2714 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- 56NiCrMoV7
How much does 1.2714 cost?
1.2714 is a standard-cost steel ($$), cheaper than about 59% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
1.2714 — frequently asked
What is 1.2714 used for?
1.2714 is typically used for hammer forging dies, die blocks, forging die inserts, trim dies, die-casting die frames and holders and hot shear blades. In short: tough hot-work mold steel.
What is the yield strength of 1.2714?
1.2714 has a typical yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 88% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is 1.2714 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (50/100, worse than 53% of steel grades). Annealed material cuts easily; above about 30 HRC in the prehard condition use coated carbide, rigid clamping and high-stiffness milling at reduced feed. Leave 0.2-0.3 mm finishing stock in deep cavities.
Can 1.2714 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (25/100). Repair welding with matching or dedicated die-repair filler is workable. Preheat to 300-350 °C, maintain interpass temperature and temper immediately after welding to prevent cracking.
What surface finishes work on 1.2714?
Nitriding, nitride plus oxidation, hard chrome or PVD coatings raise wear resistance. The steel takes a mirror polish, better on ESR material, and should be stored under rust-preventive oil.
Can 1.2714 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forging or hot forming only, roughly 1050-850 °C, followed by slow cooling and prompt annealing. Cold forming is not feasible.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.2714?
1.2714 is rated for continuous use to about 500°C (932 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1.2714 Prehard and 1.2714 QT50-54?
Prehard is the default condition — use the block supplied quenched and tempered to 28–34 HRC (295 HB) when the cavity is machined straight from stock and no further hardening is planned. QT50-54: use the low-temper 50–54 HRC condition for wear punches and shear blades under limited impact loading; elongation drops to 6%, service to 200 °C and machinability to 12. Yield strength is 850 MPa in Prehard versus 1,550 MPa in QT50-54.
How much does 1.2714 cost?
1.2714 is a standard-cost steel ($$), cheaper than about 59% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in 1.2714?
Yes — 1.2714 is available for CNC machining; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- EN ISO 4957 Tool steels — ISO/CEN (2018)
- GB/T 1299 (5CrNiMo/5CrNiMoV) — SAC (2014)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- 1.2714 / 56NiCrMoV7 hot-work die steel data sheets — Böhler / (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.