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MoldMAX V Copper-Nickel-Silicon-Chromium Mold Alloy
MoldMAX V is a copper-nickel-silicon-chromium mold alloy, with no beryllium, that combines high thermal conductivity with moderately high strength. Materion notes it is commonly used for injection mold cores and cavities.
MoldMAX V properties
Typical values from Materion's comparison table (the same table lists P-20 tool steel at Rockwell hardness 30 and 17 BTU/ft·hr·°F; the table does not state the Rockwell scale). Confirm against the datasheet before design.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell hardness | 28 | materion.com |
| Thermal conductivity | 92 BTU/ft·hr·°F | materion.com |
| Yield strength | 105 ksi | materion.com |
| Tensile strength | 125 ksi | materion.com |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 9.7 ×10⁻⁶ /°F | materion.com |
Typical applications
- Injection mold cores and cavities
- Hot-spot cooling inserts in steel molds
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All MoldMAXFrequently asked questions
- Does MoldMAX V contain beryllium?
- No. Materion describes MoldMAX V as a copper-nickel-silicon-chromium alloy.
- How does MoldMAX V compare with MoldMAX HH?
- In Materion's table MoldMAX V conducts more heat (92 vs 75 BTU/ft·hr·°F) but is softer (Rockwell hardness 28 vs 40).
- What is the price of MoldMAX V?
- Prices for MoldMAX V are quoted per enquiry, because they depend on the grade, the form (rod, plate, strip and so on), the size and the quantity. Send those details through the quote form, by phone on 02-728-0150 or on LINE @vanintertrade, and we will quote.
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