by allen | Dec 12, 2025 | hot work tool steel
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...
by allen | Dec 11, 2025 | hot work tool steel
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...
by allen | Dec 10, 2025 | hot work tool steel
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...
by allen | Dec 9, 2025 | hot work tool steel
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...
by allen | Dec 8, 2025 | hot work tool steel
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...
