U8A High Carbon Tool Steel Supplier, Manufacturer & Exporter in India
Russian Metals is a leading supplier, manufacturer, and exporter of U8A Steel (У8А Steel), a high carbon tool steel grade widely used for cutting tools, knives, dies, and wear resistant industrial applications.
Product Overview of U8A Steel
U8A Steel (У8А Steel) is a high carbon tool steel used in manufacturing cutting tools, knives, blades, and wear resistant parts. It offers excellent hardness after heat treatment and is widely used in cold work applications.
This high carbon tool steel provides strong cutting ability, good edge retention, and high wear resistance, making it suitable for industrial tooling and knife production. Russian Metals supplies high-quality U8A tool steel for engineering, machining, and manufacturing industries.
- High carbon tool steel
- Excellent hardness after heat treatment
- Strong wear resistance and cutting ability
- Good edge retention for knife applications
- AISI W1-0.8 / DIN C80W2 comparable
What is U8A Steel?
U8A Steel (У8А Steel) is a Russian high carbon tool steel grade designed for cutting tools, knives, and wear resistant applications. It is known for its high hardness and ability to retain sharp edges after heat treatment.
This knife steel U8A is widely used in tool manufacturing, industrial cutting applications, and cold work tools.
- High carbon content
- Excellent hardness after quenching
- Strong wear resistance
- Good cutting performance
- Heat treatable structure
- Wide industrial use
Why U8A Steel Performs in Cutting Applications
This high carbon tool steel provides excellent hardness and cutting ability, is ideal for blades, knives, and cutting tools as a knife grade steel, offers long service life under friction and stress as a wear resistant tool steel, can be hardened for superior performance as a heat treatable steel, and is suitable for non-hot working applications as a cold work tool steel.
Heat Treatment Parameters
| Process | Temperature / Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Forging | 850 – 1050 °C |
| Soft annealing | 680 – 710 °C for machinability |
| Stress relieving | 600 – 700 °C |
| Hardening | 770 – 790 °C (oil quench) |
| Tempering | 180 – 300 °C (to balance hardness & toughness) |
| Welding note | U8A is difficult to weld and should only be welded for repairs using specialized electrodes |
U8A Steel Supply Range
Russian Metals supplies U8A High Carbon Tool Steel in multiple forms for industrial tooling, knife manufacturing, and wear resistant applications.
Variants of U8A Steel
Russian Metals supplies multiple variants and customized dimensions of U8A tool steel products
Advantages of U8A Steel
Engineered for cutting and wear applications where hardness, wear resistance, and cutting performance are critical.
- 1
Excellent cutting performance ideal for sharp cutting tools and blades
- 2
High wear resistance providing long-lasting tool life under stress
- 3
High hardness material suitable for precision cutting applications
- 4
Heat treatable steel where performance enhanced through heat treatment
- 5
Industrial tooling reliability widely used in tool manufacturing industries
- 6
Good edge retention for knife applications
Where U8A Steel Is Used
From cutting tools to industrial wear parts, U8A steel delivers reliable tooling performance.
- 1
Cutting tools and knives
- 2
Woodworking tools and industrial cutting equipment
- 3
Cold work tools and machine tools
- 4
Wear resistant components and dies
- 5
Punches and agricultural cutting tools
- 6
Manufacturing industries and tool making
Technical Specifications of U8A Steel
Complete technical reference for engineers, buyers, and quality assurance teams.
Product Specifications of U8A Steel
Product details, available forms, usage areas, and supply information.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | U8A Steel (У8А Steel, High carbon tool steel U8A) |
| Brand | Russian Metals |
| Material Type | Tool Steel / High Carbon Tool Steel |
| Grade | U8A, У8А, AISI W1-0.8 (approx), DIN C80W2 (approx) |
| Steel Classification | High carbon tool steel / Cold work tool steel / Knife steel grade |
| Available Forms | Round bar, rod, plate, sheet, tool steel bar, knife blade steel, forged bar, billet, flat bar, steel strip |
| Common Usage | Cutting tools, knives, blades, woodworking tools, dies, punches, wear resistant components |
| Surface Finish | Bright, mill finish, as required |
| Shape Options | Round, flat, strip, forged components, knife blanks |
| Size Options | Custom sizes available as per requirement |
| Heat Treatment Condition | Quenched and tempered / Hardening process / Annealing condition |
| Standard | GOST / Russian tool steel standards |
| Supply Type | Supplier, manufacturer, exporter and stockist |
| Price | U8A steel price available on request |
| Customization | Available as per drawings, dimensions and application needs |
Chemical & Mechanical Properties of U8A Steel (У8А)
Certified composition and performance metrics for U8A high carbon tool steel according to GOST and international standards.
Characteristics of U8A Steel
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Grade | U8A (У8А) - High Carbon Tool Steel |
| Classification | Carbon tool steel / Cold work tool steel |
| Designation | Cutting tool steel and knife steel grade |
Chemical Composition of U8A Steel
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 – 0.84 | 0.15 – 0.33 | 0.15 – 0.30 | ≤ 0.025 | ≤ 0.025 | ≤ 0.15 | ≤ 0.20 | ≤ 0.20 |
Mechanical Properties of U8A Steel
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness (annealed) | ~187 HB |
| Hardness after quenching | up to 62–64 HRC |
| Tensile Strength | ≈ 1420 MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≈ 1230 MPa |
| Elongation | ~10% |
| Density | ~7.81 g/cm³ |
Control & Diagnostics of U8A Steel
Every batch is tested to meet international and GOST industry standards.
- 1
Chemical composition testing
- 2
Hardness testing
- 3
Heat treatment verification
- 4
Wear resistance evaluation
- 5
Dimensional inspection
- 6
Surface quality analysis
- 7
Mechanical property testing
- 8
Full GOST compliance certification
Each product is inspected to ensure compliance with industrial and GOST quality standards.
Trusted Partner for U8A Steel
Premium quality tool steel materials with global supply capability from India.
- 1
Trusted tool steel supplier specialized in Russian high carbon tool steels
- 2
Wide product range in bars, sheets, plates, forged forms, and knife blanks
- 3
GOST certified quality manufactured as per Russian and international standards
- 4
Competitive pricing for cost-effective industrial tooling solutions
- 5
Custom manufacturing support for custom sizes and cutting tool components
- 6
Reliable supply chain with fast delivery for manufacturing industries
- 7
Strong technical engineering expertise
- 8
Fast global delivery from India
Order U8A Steel from Russian Metals
Russian Metals is your trusted supplier of U8A Steel (У8А Steel), high carbon tool steel, and knife steel products. We provide premium quality materials suitable for cutting tools, industrial tools, and wear resistant applications.
* U8A (У8А) - High carbon tool steel: chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment guidelines, and applications for cutting tools, knives, blades, woodworking tools, dies, punches, and wear resistant components.
Contact Russian Metals today to order premium U8A round bars, plates, sheets, tool steel bars, knife steel blanks, flat bars, forged bars, billets, and tool steel products for your manufacturing requirements.