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DIN 1.2738 is a plastic mold steel commonly supplied in pre-hardened condition. It is often used for larger mold cores and cavities where stable machinability and consistent properties are required. Material is supplied as blocks and can be finished by grinding if needed.

420 stainless steel (DIN 1.4021) is used for mold components requiring corrosion resistance. It is suitable for inserts and tooling parts where stainless properties are needed. Material is supplied in annealed or heat-treated condition depending on application requirements.

A2 (DIN 1.2363) is a general-purpose cold work tool steel used for punches, dies, and tooling inserts. It provides balanced toughness and wear resistance for a wide range of cold work applications. Material can be supplied in annealed or heat-treated condition as required.

D2 (DIN 1.2379) is a widely used cold work tool steel for shear blades, cutting knives, punches, and wear-resistant tooling parts.It is known for its high wear resistance and stable performance in cold work applications. D2 is commonly supplied in annealed or heat-treated condition, suitable for small-batch tooling and replacement parts where consistent material properties […]

DC53 is a cold work tool steel commonly used for stamping die repair, inserts, and replacement tooling parts.It offers a balance of wear resistance and toughness, making it suitable for small tooling components and repair applications where dimensional stability and service life are required. DC53 is typically supplied as cut-to-size blocks, with heat treatment and […]

H11 (DIN 1.2343) is a hot work tool steel used for die casting and hot work tooling applications. It provides good toughness and resistance to heat-related cracking. H11 is supplied as blocks or inserts with processing condition confirmed per order.

H13 (DIN 1.2344) is a hot work tool steel used in die casting molds, hot work inserts, and mold cores.It provides good resistance to thermal fatigue and heat-related cracking, making it suitable for elevated-temperature tooling applications. H13 is typically supplied as small blocks or inserts, in pre-hardened or heat-treated condition, with processing arranged according to […]

M2 (DIN 1.3343) is a widely used high speed steel for cutting tools and wear parts. It provides high hardness and wear resistance for demanding applications. M2 is supplied in annealed or heat-treated condition based on application needs.

M35 (DIN 1.3243) is a cobalt alloy high speed steel used for cutting tools and high wear tooling parts. It provides higher hot hardness than standard M2 in many applications. Material is supplied in annealed or heat-treated condition depending on requirements.

M42 (DIN 1.3247) is a high speed steel with high hardness and wear resistance, commonly used for cutting tools and high wear punches. It is selected for demanding applications where high hardness is required. Material can be supplied in annealed or heat-treated condition.

NAK80 is a pre-hardened mold steel commonly used for plastic injection molds, inserts, and mold modification work. It is typically supplied in pre-hardened condition, allowing direct machining without additional heat treatment. Grinding is available on request.

O1 (DIN 1.2510) is a cold work tool steel used for cutting tools and simple punches and dies. It is often selected for small tooling components and general-purpose applications. O1 can be supplied in annealed or heat-treated condition depending on customer requirements.