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...
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...
