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SKD61 vs SKD6 vs SKT4: Selecting the Right Steel for High-Temperature Pressing
Introduction: Choosing between SKD61、SKD6 and SKT4 might seem simple, but the wrong steel can shorten die life, raise defect rates, and push your production costs through the roof. Although these steels are all used for hot work, their heat resistance, thermal-fatigue...
Top 5 Skd61 Manufacturers In Germany & Their Industrial Application Strengths
Germany's tool steel industry powers much of Europe's manufacturing. You'll see names like GMH, BÖHLER, and DEW in car die shops and aerospace plants. These companies earned their reputation through decades of work—some through centuries. They deliver top-grade...
How Customized SKD61 Improves Mold Life in Aluminum Die Casting
In aluminum die casting, mold life directly defines production cost, efficiency, and long-term stability. SKD61 (H13 / 1.2344) remains the industry standard, but modern high-pressure, high-speed HPDC conditions push conventional grades to their limits. Each cycle...
Primary Skd61 Tool Steel Sourcing Countries In Global Procurement
Introduction If you buy SKD61 tool steel (also known as H13 or 1.2344 steel) for die casting, hot forging, extrusion dies, or plastic mold tooling, you already know that the market is global. Mills in Asia, Europe, and North America produce this steel in massive...
How To Specify The Delivery Status Of 1.2344 Tool Steel For Subsequent Mechanical Processing?
Ever wonder why your 1.2344 tool steel sometimes machines like butter while other times it destroys tooling? The difference comes down to delivery condition. It’s not just hardness numbers—it’s how the steel was processed before it reached your shop floor. Standard...
Technical Guide To Skd61 Tool Steel: Chemical composition,Properties & Industrial Use
Ever wondered why some die-casting molds last 500,000 cycles while others crack after 50,000? SKD61 tool steel—also called H13 or 1.2344—explains this performance gap. This special alloy handles hot-work tooling better than most. It resists thermal shock that destroys...
Why SKD61 Steel Is Popular Among Korean Factories: Cost, Performance & Stability
Introduction SKD61 steel is popular in Korea for a simple reason—it delivers strong performance without high costs. After years of supplying Korean die-casting and forging shops, we’ve seen how SKD61 helps factories cut tooling cost per part, extend die life, and keep...
A2 Tool Steel Market Insights In Turkey: Opportunities For Regional Buyers
Turkish manufacturers keep picking A2 tool steel for their toughest jobs. There's a reason.This air-hardening material gives you reliable toughness and size stability. You don't pay the high cost of premium alloy options. Auto plants use it for stamping dies. Mold...
What is 1.2316 Tool Steel?
When manufacturers ask me which mold steel offers stable hardness, reliable corrosion resistance, and high polishability for chemically aggressive plastics, 1.2316 tool steel is always on the shortlist. As an engineer who has worked with hot-work and plastic-mold tool...
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