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1.2888

X38CrCoWV5-1-1

1.2888 (X38CrCoWV5-1-1) is a cobalt- and tungsten-alloyed [[glossary:warmarbeitsstahl|hot-work tool steel]] with [[element:Cr|chromium]], [[element:Co|cobalt]], [[element:W|tungsten]], and [[element:V|vanadium]]. Cobalt and tungsten together noticeably boost hot strength. Use: highly stressed hot-forming tools, [[glossary:schmiedegesenk|forging dies]] for continuous operation.

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