Hot Work Tool Steel: Grades, Properties, Hardness, Heat Treatment & Applications
Hot work tool steel is designed for one purpose – to resist heat that would ruin common steel. It is the material behind the dies, molds, punches and blades that are hammered and squeezed and repeatedly heated and cooled – in die casting, forging, extrusion, hot stamping and hot shearing. And what makes it different […]
DB6 Tool Steel Hardness (HRC): Complete Guide to Heat Treatment & Applications
DB6 Material Hardness in HRC DB6 Tool Steel (DIN 1.2714) is a widely used hot work tool steel for forging, die casting, heavy engineering and plastic mould industries. It offers an excellent balance of toughness, wear resistance, impact strength, and heat resistance, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications. Hardness of DB6 Tool Steel is […]
Cold Work Tool Steel Supplier in India – D2, D3, DIN 1.2379 & DIN 2080 Steel
Premium Cold Work Tool Steel Supplier in India India’s manufacturing sector is on the rise and the quality of tool steel has a direct impact on productivity, precision and tool life. Premium cold work tool steels are used extensively in automotive, forging, sheet metal and heavy engineering industries, and offer consistent performance and reduced downtime. […]
Hardness Ratings HRC in Tool Steel and Die Steel
Virat Steels | India’s Leading Tool and Die Steel Supplier If you’re comparing H13 vs H11 Tool Steel or reviewing a tool steel datasheet, you’ve probably come across hardness values such as 44 HRC, 48 HRC, or 52 HRC and wondered what they actually mean. In tool steel applications, HRC (Rockwell Hardness C Scale) is […]
Hot Work vs Cold Work Tool Steel |Virat Steels
In tooling, one decision quietly determines tool life, rejection rate, and production cost: choosing the right tool steel Hot Work vs Cold Work Tool Steel . Yet many failures on the shop floor come down to one mistake—using hot work steel where cold work is needed, or vice versa. This guide will give you a […]
H13 vs D2 Tool Steel: Which One Will Make Your Dies Last Longer?
[The definitive guide to selecting the right die steel for forging, extrusion, stamping, and forming applications.]In the tool and die manufacturing industry, selecting the right tool steel grade directly impacts die life, productivity, and cost efficiency. Among the most widely used grades, H13 Vs D2 steel are industry standards. but they’re specialists in different temperature. […]
Is D2 better than D3 steel?
D2 and D3 are two of the most commonly used grades in the industry. Both are high-carbon, high-chromium steels known for their durability and wear resistance, making them ideal for various cutting, shaping, and forming applications. However, despite their similarities, there are distinct differences that can significantly impact their performance in different environments. Both steels […]
Exploring the HCHCR-D2 Steel in India?
Virat Special Steels is the largest supplier and stockiest of HCHCR D2 in India. Get in touch with us today to place your requirement! HCHCR D2 Steel is a type of tool steel that is commonly used in India for making cold stamping or forming dies, cold forming rolls, chipper knives, punches, slitters, shear blades, […]
Exploring High Carbon, Chromium tool steel for cold work applications!
High Carbon and High Chromium tool steel HCHCR-D2 and HCHCR-D3! Excellent toughness and high hardness at elevated temperatures. HCHCR D2 & D3 are commonly used tool steel grades in the Indian steel industry. These grades are similar to the international standards AISI D2 and AISI D3, respectively. Both HCHCR D2 & D3 steels are primarily […]
What is Alloy Tool Steel ?
Alloy tool steel is a type of tool steel that is specifically alloyed with various elements to enhance its mechanical properties and performance in specific tooling applications. It is widely used in the production of cutting tools, dies, and molds where high strength, hardness, and wear resistance are required. The alloying elements added to tool […]