Material certificates
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MATERIAL GUIDE
Tool Steel & Mold Steel
Stable, wear-resistant tool and mold steels engineered for production tooling, dies and high-life molds.
Up to 64 HRCHardness
HighStability
Mirror GradePolishability
1M+ CyclesTool Life
COMMON GRADES
Tool Steel & Mold Steel Grade Comparison
Representative values for early material selection. Final requirements should follow the project drawing and applicable standard.
| Grade | Primary Advantage | Tensile Strength | Machinability | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P20 | Pre-hardened mold | 32 HRC | Good | Injection molds |
| H13 | Hot-work steel | 52 HRC | Good | Die-cast tools |
| D2 | Wear resistant | 62 HRC | Fair | Stamping dies |
| S7 | Shock resistant | 58 HRC | Good | Punches, forming tools |
FINISHES & APPLICATIONS
Production-Ready Options
We can machine, form, mold, heat treat and finish parts to your cosmetic and functional requirements.
Common finishes
- Nitriding
- PVD coating
- Hard chrome
- Black oxide
- Precision polish
- Laser texture
Industries
- Molds
- Stamping Dies
- Die Casting
- Fixtures
- Cutting Tools
- Gauges
QUALITY CONTROL
Material Identity and Part Traceability
Incoming verification
Documented controls support consistent manufacturing and clear project records.
Controlled storage
Documented controls support consistent manufacturing and clear project records.
Lot traceability
Documented controls support consistent manufacturing and clear project records.