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 […]
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 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 […]
What is Cold Work Tool Steel ?
Cold work steel, also known as Cold Work Tool Steel Supplier in India, is a type of steel specifically designed for use in applications that involve forming, cutting, and shaping materials at room temperature or lower temperatures. Unlike hot work steels, which are designed for high-temperature applications, cold work steels are optimized for working with […]