Tool steel

Tooling steel is a type of carbon steel and doped steel that is designed to be used in the production of tools and molds used in various manufacturing processes. It has high strength and toughness, and can maintain the sharpness of the cutting edge. Tooling steel is commonly used in applications where the tool must withstand high temperatures. Friction and wear

There are many different types of tool-making steel, each with different properties and applications. Here we will discuss the most commonly used types, including:

• Carbon Tool Steel This type of steel contains only carbon as a mixture, about 0.60% to 1.5%, has high strength and wear resistance, but is not resistant to impact.
• This type of steel contains additional alloys such as chromium, vanadium, tungsten or molybdenum to enhance the properties of the iron. These compounds increase hardness, strength along with toughness, and wear resistance. Alloy Tool Steels are widely used in the manufacture of cutting tools and molds for applications in various industries such as automotive, aircraft, and manufacturing.
• High Speed Tooling Steel (HSS) is a type of tool steel that is designed to withstand high temperatures and maintain strength at high temperatures. Steel makes high or high speed tooling It has a very high content of tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, and vanadium, which makes it highly resistant to heat and wear. This type of steel is commonly used in cutting tools for mechanical applications such as drills, turning knives, and milling cutters.
• Cold Work Tool Steels are designed for use in applications where the tool operates at room temperature or not exceeding 250⁰C. It has stiffness, wear resistance, and strength along with high toughness. It is suitable for stamping metal parts at low temperatures. Cold working tool steels are commonly used to make stamping molds, and cutting tools for applications such as cutting, stamping, and cold forming.
• Thermal Shock Resistance is designed to withstand high temperatures and resist damage when there are rapid changes in operating temperature. Hot tool steels are strong and retain their hardness at high temperatures, and are highly resistant to heat-checking and deformation. This type of steel is used to make molds that operate at high temperatures, or have high operating temperatures exceeding 250⁰C. It is suitable for making molds, such as hot forging molds. Aluminum extrusion mold Die casting molds and can also be used in some plastic molds, etc.
• Tool Steel is impact-resistant. This type of steel is shock-resistant, designed to absorb shocks. It has high strength and high toughness, good chipping resistance of cutting edges. It is usually used to make a hammerhead, extract, etc.

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