View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.THYSSEN 4140 HOLDER material is supplied preheat treated to Rc24/32 (248-302 BHN). It is a free machining alloy tool steel designed especially for plastic mold base material and for holder blocks for die casting dies. It can also be used in non-critical molds where a #2 finish is acceptable.