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.A7W is a high-carbon cold-work tool and die steel with high hardenability. It can be heat treated to very high hardness to provide excellent resistance to abrasion and wear. Its applications include liners for sand and shot blasting machines, extrusion dies for ceramics, punches and knives.