QuLPA-Fe13 Powder – Laser Cladding Powder Tool Steel 1.2343 / 1.2344 – 42 HRC, Wear Resistant

QuLPA-Fe20 is the hard grade among quada's cladding powders: 51–55 HRC as deposited, against approx. 42 HRC for QuLPA-Fe13. Same field of use — slide faces, guideways, sealing edges — but for higher abrasion.The point the datasheet singles out: good abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre reinforced plastics. That is exactly where moulds wear fastest, because the glass fibres act like abrasive. Higher chromium and vanadium (5.2 % Cr, 0.9 % V) carry the hardness.Recommended base materials1.2343, 1.2344, 1.2367 — hot-work tool steels1.2311, 1.2312 — plastic mould steels1.2082, 1.2083, 1.2606, 1.28421.2764, 1.2767Typical applicationsMoulds for glass-fibre reinforced plasticsSlide faces, guideways, sealing edgesTools with heavy abrasion at elevated operating temperatureArea cladding by laser metal deposition (LMD)Properties and advantages51–55 HRC as depositedGood abrasion behaviour with GFRP per the datasheetPolishable, temperable, nitridable, chrome-platable and CVD-coatableGrain size 53–150 µmPowder form: grain size 53 - 150 µm — for laser metal deposition (LMD). Material analysis (wt.-%)C 0.32 | Si 1.00 | Mn 0.30 | Cr 5.20 | Mo 1.60 | V 0.90 | Fe balance

QuLPA-Fe20 60/40 is the lower-alloyed variant of QuLPA-Fe20. Field of use and post-processing are identical — slide faces, guideways, sealing edges, good abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre reinforced plastics.The difference is in the analysis: 3.5 % Cr instead of 5.2 %, 0.23 % C instead of 0.32 %. The result is a slightly lower hardness of approx. 51 HRC (49–53 HRC as deposited) at a finer grain size (45–150 µm instead of 53–150 µm). Where full hardness is required, QuLPA-Fe20 (51–55 HRC) is the choice.Recommended base materials1.2343, 1.2344, 1.2367 — hot-work tool steels1.2311, 1.2312 — plastic mould steels1.2082, 1.2083, 1.2606, 1.28421.2764, 1.2767Typical applicationsSlide faces, guideways, sealing edgesMoulds for glass-fibre reinforced plasticsFiner deposit geometries thanks to 45–150 µm grainArea cladding by laser metal deposition (LMD)Properties and advantagesApprox. 51 HRC (49–53 HRC as deposited)Finer grain size 45–150 µmPolishable, temperable, nitridable, chrome-platable and CVD-coatableGood abrasion behaviour with GFRPPowder form: grain size 45 - 150 µm — for laser metal deposition (LMD). Material analysis (wt.-%)C 0.23 | Si 0.80 | Mn 0.70 | Cr 3.50 | Mo 1.10 | V 0.60 | Fe balance

QuFe21 is a high wear-resistance hardfacing wire to DIN EN 14700 S Fe 6 for tools exposed to heavy abrasion and pressure under moderate impact loads and elevated service temperatures — typically slide faces, guideways and sealing edges. Achievable hardness: 53–58 HRC. Particularly good abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre-reinforced plastics.Uncoated. QuFe21 is the uncoated version. Material, hardness and application are identical to the copper-coated variant QuFe20 — only the copper layer is missing. If the extra protection against rust matters for longer storage or humid workshop conditions, QuFe20 is the one to choose.Recommended base materials1.2082, 1.2083 — plastic mould steels1.2311, 1.2312 — quenched and tempered mould steels1.2343, 1.2344, 1.2367 — hot-work tool steels1.2606, 1.2764, 1.2765, 1.2842 — other tool steelsNote: For multi-layer build-up, apply a buffer layer using QuFe65 or QuNi26.Typical applicationsSlide faces and sliding areas on toolsGuideways in tool and mould makingSealing edges and parting linesWear protection on moulds for glass-fibre-reinforced plasticsBuild-up welding on parts under abrasion, pressure and elevated temperatureProperties and advantagesAchievable hardness 53–58 HRC — depending on machining and weld layerHigh wear resistance against abrasion combined with pressureDesigned for elevated service temperaturesGood abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre-reinforced plasticsPost-processing: excellent polishability, hardenable, nitridable, chrome-platable, CVD-coatable, machinableBobbin form: K125, K250, K80, MA125, SH253 — wire weight 100 g–500 g, Ø 0,2 mm – 0,8 mm. Material analysis (wt.-%)C 0.35 | Si 0.3 | Mn 1.2 | Cr 7.0 | Mo 2.2 | Ti 0.3 | Fe balance

QuFe21 is a high wear-resistance hardfacing wire to DIN EN 14700 S Fe 6 for tools exposed to heavy abrasion and pressure under moderate impact loads and elevated service temperatures — typically slide faces, guideways and sealing edges. Achievable hardness: 53–58 HRC. Particularly good abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre-reinforced plastics.Uncoated. QuFe21 is the uncoated version. Material, hardness and application are identical to the copper-coated variant QuFe20 — only the copper layer is missing. If the extra protection against rust matters for longer storage or humid workshop conditions, QuFe20 is the one to choose.Recommended base materials1.2082, 1.2083 — plastic mould steels1.2311, 1.2312 — quenched and tempered mould steels1.2343, 1.2344, 1.2367 — hot-work tool steels1.2606, 1.2764, 1.2765, 1.2842 — other tool steelsNote: For multi-layer build-up, apply a buffer layer using QuFe65 or QuNi26.Typical applicationsSlide faces and sliding areas on toolsGuideways in tool and mould makingSealing edges and parting linesWear protection on moulds for glass-fibre-reinforced plasticsBuild-up welding on parts under abrasion, pressure and elevated temperatureProperties and advantagesAchievable hardness 53–58 HRC — depending on machining and weld layerHigh wear resistance against abrasion combined with pressureDesigned for elevated service temperaturesGood abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre-reinforced plasticsPost-processing: excellent polishability, hardenable, nitridable, chrome-platable, CVD-coatable, machinableRod form advantage: Ideal for manual build-up welding with constant wire feed — also on sealing edges and parting lines that are hard to access.Rod form: Rod lengths 1000 mm and 333 mm, Ø 0,2 mm – 0,8 mm. Material analysis (wt.-%)C 0.35 | Si 0.3 | Mn 1.2 | Cr 7.0 | Mo 2.2 | Ti 0.3 | Fe balance

QuFe21 is a high wear-resistance hardfacing wire to DIN EN 14700 S Fe 6 for tools exposed to heavy abrasion and pressure under moderate impact loads and elevated service temperatures — typically slide faces, guideways and sealing edges. Achievable hardness: 53–58 HRC. Particularly good abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre-reinforced plastics.Uncoated. QuFe21 is the uncoated version. Material, hardness and application are identical to the copper-coated variant QuFe20 — only the copper layer is missing. If the extra protection against rust matters for longer storage or humid workshop conditions, QuFe20 is the one to choose.Recommended base materials1.2082, 1.2083 — plastic mould steels1.2311, 1.2312 — quenched and tempered mould steels1.2343, 1.2344, 1.2367 — hot-work tool steels1.2606, 1.2764, 1.2765, 1.2842 — other tool steelsNote: For multi-layer build-up, apply a buffer layer using QuFe65 or QuNi26.Typical applicationsSlide faces and sliding areas on toolsGuideways in tool and mould makingSealing edges and parting linesWear protection on moulds for glass-fibre-reinforced plasticsBuild-up welding on parts under abrasion, pressure and elevated temperatureProperties and advantagesAchievable hardness 53–58 HRC — depending on machining and weld layerHigh wear resistance against abrasion combined with pressureDesigned for elevated service temperaturesGood abrasion behaviour with glass-fibre-reinforced plasticsPost-processing: excellent polishability, hardenable, nitridable, chrome-platable, CVD-coatable, machinableTIG advantage: For large-area wear build-up away from the laser — Ø 1.0–1.2 mm, considerably higher deposition per layer.TIG form: for manual repair welding. Material analysis (wt.-%)C 0.35 | Si 0.3 | Mn 1.2 | Cr 7.0 | Mo 2.2 | Ti 0.3 | Fe balance

QuFe23 is the wear protection for hot-work tools: DIN EN 14700 S Fe 3 · DIN 8555 MSG 3-55 T · filler material no. 1.2343. The weld metal reaches 53–58 HRC and is designed for service temperatures up to 550 °C.The difference from a matching repair wire such as QuFe13: the point here is not to restore the base material but to apply a harder wear layer than the base material itself has. For multi-layer build-ups the datasheet explicitly calls for a buffer layer of QuFe65 or QuNi26 — without it the hard layer cracks.Recommended base materials1.2343, 1.2344, 1.2367, 1.26061.2311, 1.2312, 1.23581.2082, 1.2083, 1.28421.2764 – 1.2767For multi-layer build-ups, buffer with QuFe65 or QuNi26Typical applicationsHot shear bladesDiesDie-casting mouldsWear-resistant build-ups on hot-work tools up to 550 °CProperties and advantages53–58 HRC — depending on machining and welding layerWear-resistant at service temperatures up to 550 °CWeld metal highly polishable, temperable, nitridable, chrome-platable, CVD-coatableMachinable — reworkable despite the high hardnessBobbin form: K125, K250, K80, MA125, SH253 — wire weight 100 g–500 g, Ø 0,3 mm – 0,8 mm. Material analysis (wt.-%)C 0.38 | Si 1.0 | Mn 0.4 | Cr 5.0 | Mo 1.1 | V 0.45 | Fe balance

QuFe23 is the wear protection for hot-work tools: DIN EN 14700 S Fe 3 · DIN 8555 MSG 3-55 T · filler material no. 1.2343. The weld metal reaches 53–58 HRC and is designed for service temperatures up to 550 °C.The difference from a matching repair wire such as QuFe13: the point here is not to restore the base material but to apply a harder wear layer than the base material itself has. For multi-layer build-ups the datasheet explicitly calls for a buffer layer of QuFe65 or QuNi26 — without it the hard layer cracks.Recommended base materials1.2343, 1.2344, 1.2367, 1.26061.2311, 1.2312, 1.23581.2082, 1.2083, 1.28421.2764 – 1.2767For multi-layer build-ups, buffer with QuFe65 or QuNi26Typical applicationsHot shear bladesDiesDie-casting mouldsWear-resistant build-ups on hot-work tools up to 550 °CProperties and advantages53–58 HRC — depending on machining and welding layerWear-resistant at service temperatures up to 550 °CWeld metal highly polishable, temperable, nitridable, chrome-platable, CVD-coatableMachinable — reworkable despite the high hardnessRod form advantage: Constant wire feed for manual build-up welding on shear blade edges and dies.Rod form: Rod lengths 1000 mm and 333 mm, Ø 0,3 mm – 0,8 mm. Material analysis (wt.-%)C 0.38 | Si 1.0 | Mn 0.4 | Cr 5.0 | Mo 1.1 | V 0.45 | Fe balance