by allen | Oct 14, 2025 | cold work tool steel
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...
by allen | Oct 14, 2025 | cold work tool 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...
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 yuhong | Oct 7, 2025 | tool steel
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...
by yuhong | Oct 6, 2025 | tool steel
1.2344 steel (also known as H13 in ASTM standard) is a widely used hot-work tool steel, applied in die casting, extrusion, forging, and high-temperature tooling. For buyers, especially those sourcing in international markets, procurement goes far beyond negotiating a...
by yuhong | Oct 5, 2025 | tool steel
The global tool steel market in 2025 continues to experience volatility driven by alloying elements, energy costs, trade policies, and fluctuating demand from die-casting and forging industries. Among hot-work tool steels, 1.2344 (H13 equivalent) remains one of the...
