Tool steels comprise a large group of carbon and alloy steels that share good wear resistance as a common and important feature. They are mainly intended for manufacturing tools that are used for the different operations of forming, cutting, machining or casting metals and alloys. Typical examples include dies, files, punches, burs, chisels, shears, blades, molds, etc.
Tool steels are traditionally classified into seven main groups, namely:
The choice of the steel group and type is determined mainly by how the tool will be used, which in turn determines the optimal characteristics it must have for its durability. This choice depends then on a number of criteria, including tensile strength, hardness, service temperature, thermal fatigue, toughness, dimensional stability, etc.
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Stamping punches and dies, wood and metal cutting tools, cold shear blades, blanking tools, ingot tongues, conveyor screws, forming rolls, die casting molds, etc.
Typical applications
Repair and rebuilding of stamping punches and dies, wood and metal cutting tools, cold and hot shear blades, blanking tools, guides, light metal die casting molds and all types of parts subjected to metal-to-metal wear, etc.
Repair and rebuilding of stamping punches and dies, wood and metal cutting tools, cold shear blades, blanking tools, wire guides, machine tool parts, boring tools, drills, ingot tongues and all types of parts subjected to metal-to-metal wear, etc.
Typical applications
Repair and rebuilding of stamping punches and dies, wood and metal cutting tools, cold shear blades, blanking tools, wire guides, machine tool parts, boring tools, drills, ingot tongues and all types of parts subjected to metal-to-metal wear, etc.
Typical applications
For repair and rebuilding of aluminum, zinc and magnesium die casting molds and dies. Repair of forging dies and inserts. May be used on other hot or cold working tools such as shears, punches, etc.
Typical applications
Repair and rebuilding of dies. Molds and holder blocks used in the zinc and plastic injection industries.