by allen | Oct 30, 2025 | hot work tool steel
I’ve looked at German-made tools for years, and they last longer than most others. Why? Germany sets strict quality rules for 1.2344 tool steel. These rules now guide factories from Detroit to Shanghai. German engineers took a basic steel grade and made it...
by allen | Oct 30, 2025 | hot work tool steel
I’ve seen die-casting molds crack after just a few thousand cycles. Others keep going strong. Why does this happen? The difference comes down to thermal shock resistance. Molten metal at 700°C slams into your mold surface again and again. Most steels can’t...
by allen | Oct 29, 2025 | hot work tool steel
I’ve seen manufacturers pay thousands more per ton for the same 1.2344 tool steel. Why does this happen? Most buyers look at the quoted price. They miss the real game-changers. I’m talking about volume thresholds, contract structures, and payment timing. A...
by allen | Oct 29, 2025 | hot work tool steel
Planning an H13 tool steel purchase this quarter? You’re wondering if $2,230–$2,450 per ton is a fair deal or just another market squeeze. Tariffs just jumped to 50%. Chromium surcharges are climbing. Chinese exports are flooding Asia. The price story...
by allen | Oct 8, 2025 | hot work tool steel
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...
by allen | Sep 29, 2025 | hot work tool steel
Italy has a long tradition in foundry and die-casting industries, serving key markets such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery. With global demand for lightweight and complex aluminum parts increasing, Italian foundries face growing pressure to improve...
