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Acero A36 vs acero para herramientas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

El A36 es un acero estructural de bajo carbono para edificios, puentes y fabricaci\u00f3n general. Los aceros para herramientas son aceros de alto carbono y alta aleaci\u00f3n para corte, conformado y moldeo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los dos no son intercambiables: el A36 no puede alcanzar la dureza de una herramienta, no tiene una resistencia al desgaste significativa y nunca debe especificarse en lugar de un grado de acero para herramientas. Esta p\u00e1gina cubre la diferencia de composici\u00f3n y dureza, y qu\u00e9 grado usar cuando el A36 no es suficiente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el acero A36?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

El A36, especificado como ASTM A36, es el grado de acero estructural m\u00e1s com\u00fan en Norteam\u00e9rica. Es un acero de bajo carbono fabricado para construcci\u00f3n soldada, incluidos marcos de edificios, puentes, placas base y miembros estructurales generales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Su rasgo definitorio es el bajo carbono, t\u00edpicamente alrededor de 0.20-0.25 por ciento, sin contenido de aleaci\u00f3n significativo. Eso le da al A36 excelente soldabilidad, buena ductilidad, bajo costo y amplia disponibilidad. El mismo bajo carbono establece un techo firme en el rendimiento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El A36 no puede endurecerse mucho m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de 160-180 HB<\/a>, tiene poca resistencia al desgaste y pierde resistencia r\u00e1pidamente por encima de unos 200 \u00b0C. Nunca fue dise\u00f1ado para herramientas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composici\u00f3n qu\u00edmica: A36 vs acero para herramientas D2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Elemento<\/th>A36<\/th>acero para herramientas D2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Carbon (C)<\/td>0.25-0.29 % m\u00e1x.<\/td>1.40-1.60%<\/td><\/tr>
Silicio (Si)<\/td>0.40 % m\u00e1x.<\/td>0.10-0.60%<\/td><\/tr>
Manganeso (Mn)<\/td>0.80-1.20%<\/td>0.20-0.60%<\/td><\/tr>
Cromo (Cr)<\/td>Ninguno<\/td>11.0-13.0%<\/td><\/tr>
Molibdeno (Mo)<\/td>Ninguno<\/td>0.70-1.20%<\/td><\/tr>
Vanadio (V)<\/td>Ninguno<\/td>0.50-1.10%<\/td><\/tr>
F\u00f3sforo (P)<\/td>0,040% m\u00e1ximo<\/td>0,030% m\u00e1ximo<\/td><\/tr>
Azufre (S)<\/td>0.050 % m\u00e1x.<\/td>0,030% m\u00e1ximo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

El A36 no contiene cromo, molibdeno ni vanadio, los elementos que formar carburos duros<\/a> y le dan al acero para herramientas su resistencia al desgaste y templabilidad. Su nivel de carbono tambi\u00e9n es demasiado bajo para formar la martensita dura de la que depende el rendimiento del acero para herramientas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El D2, en comparaci\u00f3n, contiene aproximadamente seis veces el carbono y est\u00e1 fuertemente aleado con cromo. Por eso puede funcionar como acero para herramientas de trabajo en fr\u00edo para corte, cizallado y resistencia al desgaste<\/a> mientras que el A36 no puede.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Por qu\u00e9 el A36 no puede usarse para matrices y herramientas de corte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No puede alcanzar la dureza de una herramienta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

El contenido de carbono del A36 es demasiado bajo para endurecerse por temple. En su estado m\u00e1s duro, se sit\u00faa alrededor de 160-180 HB, por debajo del l\u00edmite inferior del rango HRC utilizado para herramientas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sin carburos, sin resistencia al desgaste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Los aceros para herramientas contienen carburos de cromo y vanadio que resisten la abrasi\u00f3n. El A36 no contiene ninguno, por lo que se desgasta r\u00e1pidamente bajo contacto deslizante o abrasivo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sin dureza en caliente<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Los grados para trabajo en caliente como el H13 mantienen la dureza a temperatura elevada mediante endurecimiento secundario<\/a>. El A36 no tiene tal aleaci\u00f3n y se ablanda r\u00e1pidamente bajo el calor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grano estructural, no grano de herramienta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

El A36 se lamina para soldabilidad y ductilidad. Los aceros para herramientas se procesan para obtener un grano fino y uniforme que favorece la retenci\u00f3n del filo, la dureza y la tenacidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Las herramientas de corte y conformado com\u00fanmente necesitan 58-64 HRC. Ning\u00fan tratamiento t\u00e9rmico puede cerrar esa brecha para el A36 porque el carbono requerido para formar martensita dura simplemente no est\u00e1 presente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La brecha de dureza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Todo grado de acero para herramientas supera al A36 por un amplio margen, incluso antes del tratamiento t\u00e9rmico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Material<\/th>Dureza t\u00edpica en uso<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
A36<\/td>120-180 HB, aproximadamente 70-89 HRB<\/td><\/tr>
4140, templado y revenido<\/a><\/td>28-45 HRC<\/td><\/tr>
H13, templado y revenido<\/td>44-52 HRC<\/td><\/tr>
A2<\/td>57-62 HRC<\/td><\/tr>
D2<\/td>58-60 HRC<\/td><\/tr>
acero r\u00e1pido M2<\/a><\/td>62-65 HRC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

El A36 en su condici\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica m\u00e1s dura es m\u00e1s blando que muchos aceros para herramientas en su condici\u00f3n recocida, blanda<\/a>. El D2 recocido, a aproximadamente 230 HB, ya es m\u00e1s duro de lo que el A36 alcanzar\u00e1 jam\u00e1s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cu\u00e1ndo el A36 es la elecci\u00f3n correcta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

El A36 es el material correcto y econ\u00f3mico para trabajo estructural: marcos de edificios y miembros estructurales, fabricaciones soldadas, placas base, soportes de montaje y porta-matrices o zapatas de matriz que soportan carga pero no requieren corte o conformado. En estos roles, su soldabilidad y bajo costo son ventajas genuinas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es el material incorrecto para cualquier filo de corte o cuchilla de cizallado, cualquier matriz, punz\u00f3n o herramienta de conformado, placa de desgaste, herramienta para trabajo en caliente, o cualquier pieza que necesite 40 HRC o m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Si est\u00e1 considerando el A36 para herramientas: qu\u00e9 usar en su lugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aplicaci\u00f3n prevista<\/th>Evitar<\/th>Usar en su lugar<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Matriz de troquelado, prototipo<\/td>A36<\/td>O1<\/a> o A2<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Matriz de troquelado, producci\u00f3n<\/td>A36<\/td>D2<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Matriz de doblado o conformado<\/td>A36<\/td>A2 u O1<\/td><\/tr>
Cuchilla de cizallado en fr\u00edo<\/a><\/td>A36<\/td>D2<\/td><\/tr>
matriz de fundici\u00f3n a presi\u00f3n<\/td>A36<\/td>H13<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Matriz de forja en caliente<\/td>A36<\/td>H13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Si el costo es la raz\u00f3n por la que el A36 est\u00e1 sobre la mesa, los n\u00fameros generalmente se invierten una vez que hay herramientas involucradas. Usar el material incorrecto en una matriz o cuchilla resulta en piezas de desecho, tiempo de inactividad no planificado<\/a>, y reemplazos frecuentes, que cuestan mucho m\u00e1s que especificar el acero para herramientas correcto desde el principio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nota de suministro de Aobo Steel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aobo Steel suministra aceros para herramientas y moldes: grados de trabajo en fr\u00edo D2, D3, A2, O1, O2 y S7; grados de trabajo en caliente H13 y H11; aceros para moldes P20 y P20+Ni; y aceros para herramientas inoxidables 440C y 420.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Si su aplicaci\u00f3n involucra matrices, moldes o herramientas de corte y conformado, podemos suministrar el grado correcto en condici\u00f3n recocida con certificados de acer\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e1ginas relacionadas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Comparaciones de aceros para herramientas:<\/strong> D2 contra A2<\/a> \u00b7 D2 contra S7<\/a> \u00b7 H13 contra A2<\/a> \u00b7 D2 contra 4140<\/a> \u00b7 D2 vs 440C<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u00e1ginas de referencia:<\/strong> \u00bfQu\u00e9 es el acero para herramientas?<\/a> \u00b7 Selecci\u00f3n de acero para herramientas seg\u00fan la aplicaci\u00f3n<\/a> \u00b7 Grados equivalentes de acero para herramientas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Familias de grados:<\/strong> Aceros para herramientas de trabajo en caliente<\/a> \u00b7 Buscador de materiales de acero para herramientas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los valores de A36 siguen la norma ASTM A36; los rangos de dureza del acero para herramientas son valores t\u00edpicos publicados. Confirme el rango exacto con el certificado de acer\u00eda del lote entregado.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A36 Steel vs Tool Steel A36 is a low-carbon structural steel for buildings, bridges, and general fabrication. Tool steels are high-carbon, high-alloy steels for cutting, forming, and molding. The two are not interchangeable: A36 cannot reach tool hardness, holds no meaningful wear resistance, and should never be specified in place of a tool steel grade. 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