AISI O1: Oil-Hardening General-Purpose Werkzeugstahl

ASTM A681 · Published: 2026-06-03 · Updated: July 2026

Quick Reference

AISI O1 is an oil-hardening, non-shrinking tool steel with good machinability and minimal distortion during hardening — making it the preferred grade for gauge blocks, jigs, fixtures, and prototype tooling. Its tungsten content (0.5%) provides...

AISI O1 ist ein öl-hardening, non-shrinking werkzeug steel mit gut machinability und minimal distortion während hardening — making es der preferred grade für gauge blocks, jigs, fixtures, und prototype tooling. Sein tungsten content (0.5%) provides fine grain size und wear widerstand ohne der grinding difficulty von hoch-chromium D2.

Quick Facts

KategorieWerkzeugstahl
NormASTM A681
Density7.80 g/cm³
Yield StrengthN/A (hardened)
Tensile Strength1,380-1,860 MPa

Global Equivalents & Cross-Reference

Alternative Standard / GradeAction
EN 95MnWCr5 Compare
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Frequently Asked Questions

Warum öl-quench O1 rather als wasser-quench?

Öl quenching reduces der thermal shock und resulting distortion compared zu wasser — kritisch für precision tools wie gauges und dies wo post-hardening grinding sollte sein minimized. Der 'O' designation specifically indicates öl-hardening: der alloy composition ist formulated für full hardening in öl, unlike wasser-hardening W-series steels.

References & International Standards

  • ASTM International. Norm Specifications für Stahl & Metal Alloys. astm.org
  • International Organization für Standardization (ISO). Metallic Materials — Cross-Referenz Database. iso.org
  • American Iron und Stahl Institute (AISI). Stahl Güte Designations & Equivalents. steel.org
  • European Committee für Standardization (CEN). EN Stahl Standards & Numbering System. cencenelec.eu