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D2 Vs 440C Steel: How To Balance Hardness And Corrosion Resistance?
Why do some tool steels keep a sharp edge for years while others fight off rust better? D2 and 440C show this trade-off. One excels at wear resistance. The other wins at stopping corrosion. I've seen manufacturers pick the wrong steel and face early tool failure or...
German Toolmakers’ Choice: D2 Vs D3 – Which Is More Suitable For German Cold-Forming Environments?
Germany is home to one of the world’s most sophisticated mould and die industries, known for precision engineering, automated production, and strict metallurgical standards. Within this ecosystem, the selection of tool steel plays a critical role — especially in cold...
Performance Comparison Of D2 Vs M2 Tool Steel:The American High-Speed Cutting Industry
The American high-speed cutting industry stands as one of the most advanced in the world, driven by precision machining, aerospace manufacturing, and die tooling applications. Among the materials that define tool performance, l and M2 steel are two of the most...
Global D2 Tool Steel Price Trends For 2025: A Comparison Of The Chinese, Japanese And German Markets
Ever wonder why D2 tool steel prices jump 9% in one country but stay flat in another? In 2025, the global market for this material is far from uniform. China ships it at $2,450 per ton. Germany's buyers pay over $3,100 for the same grade. I've noticed several factors...
Top 4 Nordic Region Mould Manufacturers: Innovations And Challenges In D2 Steel
I've seen some mold makers get 40% more life from their D2 steel tools. Others face edge chipping and early wear. Why the difference? It's not about the steel itself. It's about how you treat it, coat it, and use it. Nordic makers have worked on D2 tool steel...
FCS Tool Steel Showcases High-Performance Grades at Made in Steel Italy 2025
Introduction: A Premier Stage for the Steel Industry From May 6 to 8, 2025, FCS Tool Steel proudly participated in Made in Steel Italy 2025, one of Europe’s most important events for the steel and metal products industry. Held at Fieramilano Rho, in Milan, this...
FCS Tool Steel at INTERMOLD KOREA 2025: Strengthening Global Partnerships
Booth No.: M217 | Hall 1, Pavilion 2 | KINTEX, Goyang, Korea | March 14–17, 2025 Goyang, South Korea – March 2025 — FCS Tool Steel, a professional tool steel manufacturer in China, successfully exhibited at INTERMOLD KOREA 2025, one of the largest and most influential...
Top 11 Practical Benefits Of 1.2344 Steel For Sweden’S Aluminum Die Makers
Sweden has a long tradition in advanced metallurgy, precision tooling, and sustainable manufacturing. Within its thriving aluminum die casting and extrusion industries—serving automotive, renewable energy, and industrial machinery sectors—the choice of die material is...
1.2344 Steel vs D2 Tool Steel: Hot vs Cold Work Applications in Birmingham, UK
Birmingham has long been recognized as one of the UK’s leading centers for advanced manufacturing and precision tooling. The city’s heritage in automotive, aerospace, and metal forming has created a strong ecosystem of die makers, press tool manufacturers, and...
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