Tool Steel

Case Study

Advances in P20 Steel Potentially Eliminates Need for Stress Relieving After Rough Cutting

Omega Tool Corp. compares conventional, new P20 grades side by side in production fascia tools, finds no downside.

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FAQ

How to Lower Cycle Times With the Right Tool Steel

Combining excellent mechanical properties, high wear resistance and high thermal conductivity in a specialty tool steel yields cycle time reduction.  

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Tool Steel

Alro Steel Set to Acquire Access Metals

The acquisition is expected to enable Alro to grow its customer base in the eastern United States while providing improved service for cut-to-size metals.

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Tool Steel

Self-Venting Mold Steel for Defect Prevention

High-tonnage pressed and sintered, porous metal Vortex removes the difficulties of trapped gas in the mold cavity through a system of interconnected pores.  

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Metal 3D Printing Technology Targeting Moldmaking is Launched

Mantle announces the commercial launch and availability of its metal 3D printing technology, eliminating or reducing operations traditionally required to make precise, durable steel tool components.  

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Tool Steel

MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content in 2022 So Far: Features

A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January-May 2022, from vertical machining to achieving the best mold finish. Give your favorites another look or catch up on what you might have missed. 

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Tool Steel

Modified Composition Enhances Stainless Steel Capabilities

Edro introduces Böhler’s M333 Isoplast stainless steel which has been manufactured via a new melting technology for best-in-class polishability, conductivity, toughness and corrosion resistance.

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Tool Steel

Corrosion-Resistant, Highly Machinable Tool Steel

Opticut mold steels from Swiss Steel Group member Deutsche Edelstahlwerke apply a novel treatment to the material to eliminate the deterioration caused by the addition of sulfur.

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Tool Steel

Corrosion-Resistant, High-Hardness Mold Steel for Optimal Surface Finishes

Uddeholm’s premium Tyrax ESR can reduce polishing time by 40-50% and is suitable for long run production molds and high-performance plastics.

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Mold Materials

Pre-Hardened Mold Steel Material Increases Through-Hardened Ability

Finkl Steel’s patented pre-hardened mold steel grade MD Xtra material achieves high impact strength, enhanced thermal conductivity and is an exceptional solution for deep impression applications.

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