P20 vs H13 — Best Choice for Long-Run Plastic Moulds Plastic Mould Steel · Grade Comparison · Virat Special Steels
A practical, application-first guide for mould makers, tool rooms, and procurement teams choosing between two most popular plastic mould steel grades. Choosing the wrong mould steel doesn't just cost money — it costs production runs, surface finish quality, and mould life. Here's how to pick the right one. At a Glance: P20 vs H13 The table below gives a side-by-side view of both grades across the most critical properties mould buyers evaluate: P20 Steel Pre-hardened Mould Steel H13 Steel Hot Work Tool Steel Hardness 28–34 HRC (pre-hardened) Hardness 44–52 HRC Toughness High Toughness Very High Polishability Good Polishability Excellent Machinability ...