Chikalthana is an industrial neighborhood in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, well-known for its various industries and manufacturing units. The area is well-connected by road and has good infrastructure, making it a desirable site close to Aurangabad Airport, which facilitates easy transportation of goods and personnel.
Chikalthana, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, is a prominent player in the tool and die steel sector. Several large tool and die steel companies have established manufacturing facilities in Chikalthana, focussing on high-quality tool steels, die steels, and other specialized alloy steels used in a variety of applications. Headquartered in Gurgaon, Virat Special Steels act as a leading supplier of tool and die steels in India offers a wide range of high-quality steels with technical support and customized solutions, ensuring that clients receive materials that perfectly match their manufacturing requirements.
With years of experience, Virat Steels headquartered in Gurgaon, has built a reputation for reliability and excellence in supplying tool and die steels as a trusted supplier to these industries in Sanaswadi . By providing high-quality products, technical support, and value-added services, Virat Steels has successfully met the needs of local industries for aluminum extrusion tooling , drop forging applications etc
Product List
- 1. DIE STEEL ( HH 370 – 410 BHN ) (DB6 / DIN-1.2714 / AISI L6 )
- 2. HOT WORK STEELS (DIN 2343, 2344 / AISI H11, H13)
- 3. PLASTIC MOULD STEELS (DIN 2738, 2311 , AISI P 20 )
- 4. HIGH SPEED STEELS (DIN 3243 , 3343 / AISI M2 , M35)
- 5. COLD WORK STEELS – HCHCr. (DIN 2379 , 2080 / AISI D2 , D3)
- 6. ALLOY STEELS, EN-SERIES ETC.
Our state-of-the-art plants in Gurugram and Ludhiana ensure top-notch production. Cutting-edge technology, skilled workforce, and rigorous quality control—Virat Special Steels delivers excellence!
Here, they also have an impressive fully equipped quality assurance and process examination facility. This includes a laboratory for analyzing steel by conducting both chemical tests and spectrometry; ultrasonic examination and hardness testing on Vickers, Rockwell and Brinell scales. This adds value for their clientele by allowing for them to select the most appropriate type of steel readily available for their specific application; and also allows them to examine options and in the long haul optimize costs.
As par in terms of Quality, Price & Services with steels of the same grade from multinational companies such as Buderus, DEW, SWG Groditz, Nippon, Sanyo, Gloria, BGH, Kind & Co, Swiss Steel, S&B Steel, Hitachi Steel. Virat Special Steels also offer “Make In INDIA” products at competitive prices, great quality, and prompt servicing to increase & improve CPC (Cost Per Component) for their customers.
Virat Steels maintains a well-stocked inventory in Gurgaon and Ludhiana of special steel grades to meet the timely need of local industries. The company offer “Make In INDIA” products at competitive prices, great quality, and prompt servicing to increase & improve CPC (Cost Per Component) for their customers by providing essential materials required for aluminum extrusion tooling , drop forging applications etc .
Frequently Asked Questions :
1. What types of tool steels are supplied to industries in Chikalthana?
Virat Special Steels supplies a wide range of tool and die steels, including DB6/DIN 1.2714, H11, H13, P20, P20+Ni, D2, D3, M2, M35 and other alloy steels.
2. What is DB6 tool steel used for?
DB6 (DIN 1.2714/AISI L6) is commonly used for die blocks, forging dies, die holders and other applications requiring toughness, strength and resistance to repeated impact.
3. What is H13 tool steel used for?
H13 (DIN 1.2344/AISI H13) is widely used for aluminium extrusion dies, pressure die-casting dies, forging dies and hot-work tooling.
4. What is H11 tool steel used for?
H11 (DIN 1.2343/AISI H11) is used for hot-work applications such as forging dies, extrusion tooling and die-casting components where good toughness and thermal fatigue resistance are required.
5. Which steel is suitable for aluminium extrusion dies?
H13 is one of the most commonly selected grades for aluminium extrusion dies because of its hot-strength, wear resistance and resistance to thermal fatigue.
6. Which tool steel is suitable for drop forging applications?
DB6/DIN 1.2714 and suitable hot-work grades such as H11 and H13 can be considered for drop forging applications depending on die design, temperature, impact loading and required service life.
7. What plastic mould steels are available?
Common plastic mould steel grades include P20 (DIN 1.2311), P20+Ni (DIN 1.2738) and other mould steels selected according to mould size, polishing requirements and application.
8. What are cold work tool steels?
Cold work tool steels are designed for tooling applications performed at relatively low temperatures. D2 and D3 are commonly used for punches, dies, shear blades, forming tools and wear-resistant components.
9. What is D2 tool steel used for?
D2 (DIN 1.2379) is commonly used for punches, blanking dies, forming dies, shear blades, trimming tools and other applications requiring high wear resistance.
10. What is D3 tool steel used for?
D3 (DIN 1.2080) is used in applications requiring high wear resistance, including cutting tools, dies, punches and forming tools.
11. What high-speed steels are supplied?
Virat Special Steels supplies high-speed steel grades such as M2 (DIN 1.3343) and M35 (DIN 1.3243), subject to availability and application requirements.
12. What is M2 high-speed steel used for?
M2 is commonly used for drills, milling cutters, taps, reamers and other cutting tools requiring high hardness and hot hardness.
13. What is M35 high-speed steel used for?
M35 contains cobalt and provides improved hot hardness compared with standard M2, making it suitable for demanding cutting-tool applications.
14. Does Virat Special Steels supply steel to Chikalthana?
Yes. Virat Special Steels supplies special, tool and die steels to industrial customers across Maharashtra and other parts of India, subject to grade and stock availability.
15. Can tool steel be supplied in custom sizes?
Yes. Depending on the grade and available stock, materials can be supplied in cut-to-size dimensions to help customers reduce machining requirements and material wastage.
16. Are test certificates provided with the steel?
Material can be supplied with applicable test documentation, including mill test certificates, depending on the material and order requirements.
17. Is ultrasonic testing available?
Ultrasonic testing can be performed for applicable steel products to help identify internal discontinuities and verify material quality according to the required specification.
18. What hardness testing facilities are available?
Applicable materials can be checked using hardness testing methods such as Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers, depending on the material and inspection requirement.
19. Does Virat Special Steels provide chemical analysis?
The company’s quality facilities include chemical analysis and spectrometric examination for checking the composition of steel and verifying the material against applicable specifications.
20. How should a tool steel grade be selected?
Grade selection depends on factors such as application, operating temperature, impact loading, wear, required hardness, machining requirements, die size and expected tool life.
21. Which steel is best for every application?
There is no single tool steel that is best for every application. The appropriate grade should be selected according to operating conditions, tooling requirements and desired performance.
22. Can Virat Special Steels provide technical support?
Yes. Technical support can help customers identify suitable grades, delivery conditions, hardness requirements and material specifications for their applications.
23. What industries in Chikalthana can use tool and die steels?
Tool and die steels can be used by engineering, automotive, forging, machining, extrusion, mould-making, die-casting and manufacturing companies operating in and around Chikalthana and Aurangabad.
24. Can tool steel be used for aluminium extrusion tooling?
Yes. H13 and other suitable hot-work tool steels are commonly considered for aluminium extrusion tooling because they are designed to withstand elevated operating temperatures and repeated thermal cycles.
25. What factors affect tool steel service life?
Service life can depend on steel grade, material quality, heat treatment, hardness, die design, working temperature, cooling conditions, machining quality and operating practices.
26. Why is heat treatment important for tool steel?
Proper heat treatment helps develop the required hardness, toughness, wear resistance and dimensional stability. The correct heat-treatment cycle depends on the specific steel grade and application.
27. What delivery conditions are available for tool steel?
Depending on the grade and application, steel may be supplied in conditions such as annealed, pre-hardened, hardened and tempered, or stress-relieved condition.
28. Does Virat Special Steels maintain ready stock?
Virat Special Steels maintains inventory of selected tool, die and special steel grades at its stocking facilities to support timely material requirements. Stock availability should be confirmed for the specific grade, size and quantity.
29. Can Virat Special Steels supply steel for large industrial requirements?
Yes. The company handles industrial requirements for tool steels, die steels and special steels, including requirements for manufacturing and tooling applications. Availability depends on grade, dimensions and quantity.
30. How can industries in Chikalthana, Aurangabad select the right steel?
Industries should share the application, component or die type, operating conditions, required hardness, dimensions, quantity and performance requirements. Based on these factors, a suitable tool or special steel grade can be recommended.
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Mode of Supply
Virat Special Steels is the largest stockiest and supplier of Tool Steel, Die Steels and Mould Steels in flat, square and round bar. We provide steel in all sizes as your requirements. All grades of steel is available in flat, square and round shape. Consult our team who will assist you for any Special Steels query.
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Our Steel Grades:
HCHCR-D2 Steel , HCHCR-D3 Steel , P20+Ni Steel , P20 Steel , DB6 Steel , H13 Steel, H11 Steel, H21 Steel, H10 Steel, H12 Steel, M2 Steel, M35 Steel, M42 Steel, T1 Steel, DIN 2379 Steel, DIN 2080 Steel, DIN 2738 Steel, DIN 2311 Steel, DIN 2714 Steel, DIN 2344 Steel , DIN 2343 Steel, DIN 2581 Steel, DIN 2365 Steel, DIN 2606 Steel, DIN 3343 Steel, DIN 3243 Steel, DIN 3247 Steel, DIN 3355 Steel AISI D2 Steel, AISI D3 Steel, AISI P20+Ni Steel, AISI P20 Steel, AISI L6 Steel , AISI H13 Steel, AISI H11 Steel, AISI H21 Steel, AISI H10 Steel, AISI H12 Steel, AISI M2 Steel, AISI M35 Steel, AISI M42 Steel , AISI T1 Steel