Micro-Milled Steel Plate Cuts Mold Build Times by 10-15%

Steel 21 supplies A36 and 4140 grade steel plate for plastic injection and compression molds and base plates. Its team uses customer-supplier CAD date to flame-cut details (high-definition plasma cutting through 2” and Oxyfuel through 8” thick) and then finish plates with the company’s patented “21 Micro Milling” process. This enables the “ground” plate steel to hold tolerances that are said to be three times flatter and five times smoother than a Blanchard grind and reduces build times for moldmakers by 10-15%.

Steel 21 highlights its timely communication and dedication to quality. The company only uses ASTM-certified plate to guarantee high-quality material and checks every plate with an indicator to ensure it is within its customer’s requested tolerance. Steel 21’s goal is to help customers become more efficient through its innovative processes and passion for consistent improvement.

In addition, Steel 21 offers Machine Complete services, producing build plates that are ready for mounting upon receipt. A36 and 4140 hot-roll steel for molds, dies or baseplates. Pin plates, clamp plates, ejector plates, manifolds and rails are all additional products offered.

Please send RFQ’s to CAD@Steel21.com