2083 Mold Steel (DIN 1.2083)
High-chromium stainless steel used for injection molds and tooling where corrosion resistance and a mirror-polish finish are required, common for medical and optical parts.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Percentage (% by weight) |
|---|---|
| C | 0.35 - 0.42 |
| Cr | 12.5 - 14.5 |
| Mn | max 0.4 |
| Si | max 0.4 |
Also known as
Direct equivalents
Same material sold under a different naming standard.
Comparable grades
- Comparable to AISI 420 (modified), similar but not an identical grade.
Typical Applications
- Injection molds needing corrosion resistance
- Medical device molds
- Optical component molds
Buying This Grade in Pakistan
A corrosion-resistant mold steel for buyers making molds for medical devices or optical parts where a mirror-polish finish and rust resistance matter, a narrower niche than P20, relevant to Karachi mold shops serving Sialkot's medical device and instrument exporters.
Related reading
- Plastic injection mold steel in Pakistan: P20, P20-Ni, and 2083 compared
A grade comparison for Pakistani mold makers choosing between P20, P20-Ni, and 2083 for plastic injection and die-casting tooling.
- P20 vs P20-Ni: picking a mold steel for thick-section molds
Standard P20 works for most plastic molds, but large or thick-section molds need P20-Ni's nickel addition for hardness that holds up through the core.
Grade Family
High-chromium stainless mold steel
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