by allen | Nov 27, 2025 | hot work tool steel
1. SKD61 Chemical Composition & Function Element Content (%) Function C 0.32–0.45 Hardness, toughness balance Cr 4.75–5.50 Hardenability, heat & wear resistance, corrosion protection Mo 1.10–1.75 Heat strength, wear resistance, prevents softening at high temps...
by allen | Nov 26, 2025 | hot work tool steel
Introduction Indonesia’s tooling industry depends heavily on SKD61 tool steel, especially in automotive die casting, plastic molding, and heavy-equipment parts production. Local buyers look for materials that can handle long production hours and frequent thermal...
by allen | Nov 25, 2025 | hot work tool steel
Here’s the thing about wholesale SKD61 tool steel that most buyers miss: where you source it matters as much as the grade itself. I’ve spent years analyzing tool steel industry chains. The data shows one clear winner—factory-direct sourcing. Let me show...
by allen | Nov 24, 2025 | hot work tool steel
SKD61 tool steel and SKD6 tool steel are two of the most common JIS hot-work tool steels used in die-casting, forging, and extrusion shops. Both are designed to handle high heat and constant thermal cycling, and each aligns with an international grade—SKD61...
by allen | Nov 21, 2025 | hot work tool steel
SKD61—internationally aligned with H13 or DIN 1.2344 tool steel—has long been the default hot-work tool steel used in die-casting, forging, extrusion, and many forms of heavy-duty mold manufacturing. The material is engineered to withstand high thermal shock, maintain...
by allen | Nov 21, 2025 | hot work tool steel
Introduction to SKD61/H13 and Selection Criteria Japan’s tool-steel industry is known for its tight process control, stable quality, and long service life in high-temperature tooling environments. Among the hot-work grades, SKD61 tool steel(equivalent to H13 tool...
