SUS304 is a widely used austenitic stainless steel that belongs to the 300 series. It is equivalent to AISI 304 and EN 1.4301. Known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, good formability, and weldability, SUS304 is commonly used in food processing, chemical industries, construction, and kitchenware. Key Features Excellent Corrosion Resistance Good Weldability High Strength & Toughness…
SKH51 is a high-speed tool steel that belongs to the M2 grade in the AISI standard. It is widely used in cutting tools due to its excellent wear resistance, high hardness, and good toughness. SKH51 retains its hardness even at elevated temperatures, making it ideal for high-speed machining applications. Key Features High Wear Resistance High Hardness (~66 HRC)…
NAK80 is a pre-hardened plastic mold steel developed by Daido Steel. It is widely used for high-precision plastic injection molds due to its excellent machinability, high polishability, and superior EDM (electrical discharge machining) performance. Unlike traditional tool steels, NAK80 is supplied in a pre-hardened state (~40 HRC), eliminating the need for heat treatment. It also features good corrosion…
RIGOR is a high-performance cold work tool steel developed by Böhler. It is designed for applications requiring high wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability. RIGOR is commonly used for cutting, stamping, forming, and other high-load tooling applications where superior performance is needed. It is often compared to AISI A2 (DIN 1.2363) due to its balanced properties of wear resistance,…
XW-10 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel, developed for applications requiring high wear resistance, good toughness, and excellent hardness. It is commonly compared to D2 (AISI) and 1.2379 (DIN) but features improved toughness and machinability. This steel is designed for blanking, stamping, forming, and shearing applications where long tool life and resistance to abrasive wear are…
STAVAX is a premium-grade stainless tool steel developed by Böhler-Uddeholm, widely recognized for its exceptional corrosion resistance, polishability, and wear resistance. It is a modified version of AISI 420 tool steel, designed specifically for plastic injection molds and other applications requiring a high-gloss surface finish. This material is commonly used in medical, optical, and high-precision plastic molding applications,…
S136H is a high-quality martensitic stainless steel developed primarily for use in plastic mold cavities and corrosion-resistant applications. It is an enhanced version of S136, designed for high demands in precision molds used for the production of plastic parts, especially when resistance to corrosion and wear is critical. This material is widely used in industries such as automotive, electronics,…
DIEVAR is a high-performance hot work tool steel produced by Uddeholm. It is a premium steel designed for high-temperature applications that require extremely high resistance to thermal fatigue, wear, and oxidation. The steel is used in demanding tooling applications such as die casting, forging, and plastic molding, where high heat resistance and toughness are essential. DIEVAR is especially known for…
8407 is a premium hot work tool steel produced by Uddeholm, equivalent to AISI H13 (SKD61, 1.2344) but with improved isotropic properties and toughness. It is widely used in die casting, extrusion, hot forging, and plastic molding applications, where high thermal fatigue resistance, wear resistance, and toughness are required. Compared to standard H13, Uddeholm 8407 features superior…
ASP 23 is a high-performance powder metallurgy (PM) high-speed steel developed by Bohler-Uddeholm. It belongs to the ASP (Abrasive Steel Powder) series and is equivalent to PM 23 or AISI M3:2. ASP 23 is designed for high wear resistance, excellent toughness, and good compressive strength, making it suitable for cutting tools, cold work tooling, and precision…
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