by allen | Dec 8, 2025 | hot work tool steel
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...
by allen | Dec 5, 2025 | tool steel
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...
by allen | Dec 5, 2025 | tool steel
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...
by allen | Dec 4, 2025 | 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...
by allen | Dec 3, 2025 | hot work tool steel
SKD61—Japan’s JIS hot-work tool steel equivalent to H13 (AISI) tool steel and 1.2344 (DIN) tool steel—remains one of the most widely used die-steel grades for aluminum die-casting, extrusion dies, hot forging, and high-temperature tooling. As global manufacturing...
