P20 vs P20+Ni Tool Steel: Properties, Comparison, Applications & Selection Guide
The choice of the correct mold steel directly influences machining time, surface finish, dimensional stability, mold life and total tooling cost. P20 vs P20+Ni tool steel are two of the most common choices for plastic injection molds and related tooling. Both grades relate to plastic mold manufacturing, but are not interchangeable in all applications. P20 […]
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 […]
Navigating the Tool Steel Supplier selection with Virat Steels
In the manufacturing industries ,Tool Steel Supplier are used for the production of hand tools, machine dies, hot extrusion tools, stamping dies, and plastic molds, etc. , featured with high-stress , hardness, toughness, wear resistance, and thermal stability . However, it is very challenging and difficult task for all the manufacturers especially when it […]
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 […]