Die Steel Suppliers in Pune | D2 & D3 Steel

Types of Die Steel offered By Die Steel Dealers in Pune:

The primary classifications of die steel are based on their application, including hot work, cold work, and plastic Mold steels. These are the following types offered by Die Steel Suppliers in Pune.

Hot Work Die Steels (H-Series):

• H13 (Hot Work Tool Steel): Used for die casting, forging, and extrusion dies due to its heat resistance, toughness, and wear resistance. Maintains hardness in high-temperature applications.

Cold Work Die Steels (D-Series, O-Series, A-Series):

• D2 (Cold Work Tool Steel): High-carbon, high-chromium steel known for extreme wear resistance and hardness. Used in cutting dies, stamping dies, and shearing tools where cold working performance is critical.
• A2 (Air-Hardening Tool Steel): Offers a balance of good toughness and excellent wear resistance. Used in cutting tools and blanking and forming dies. Minimizes distortion during heat treatment, providing dimensional stability.
• O1 (Oil-Hardening Tool Steel): Cost-effective and easy to machine, used in stamping dies, broaches, and cutting tools. High hardness and edge retention make it suitable for applications requiring sharp, long-lasting cutting edges.

Plastic Mold Steels (P-Series):

• P20 (Plastic Mold Steel): Primarily used for plastic injection molding dies, offering good polish and machinability. Moderate strength and toughness ensure long mold life for high-quality plastic production. Essential for precision mold-making.

• Hardness of the Tool Steel: These steels have a hardness range of 58-62 HRC, with D2 and H13 exhibiting very good wear resistance.
• Excellency in Serviceability: Toughness, the ability to withstand shock loading with minimal distortion, is a key serviceability attribute. These steels offer toughness for safe and predictable machining.
• Thermal Resistance and Consumption: D2, known for wear resistance and carbide precipitation, has lower metal utilization and higher thermal resistance compared to high-speed steel. Die surfacing cryogenics are used to further harden the surface.
• PROCUREMENT: Die steels offers good machinability, reducing manufacturing time and post-molding operations. Its strength prevents cracking under stress.
• Versatility: Die steels cater to diverse industry demands, including automotive, aerospace engineering, and manufacturing, maximizing manufacturing cost-effectiveness and reliability.

• Plastic Molding Dies: Used in injection and blow molding processes for plastics. Die steel provides low wear and high-pressure forming capability with good dimensional stability.
• Forging Dies: Used in hot and cold die forging to shape metal. Die steel must withstand multiple impacts and high temperature loads.
• Sheet Metal Stamping Dies: Used for cutting, forming, and shaping sheet metal parts in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and appliances. Die steel offers precision and durability.
• Extrusion Dies: Used to produce complex cross-sections, such as aluminum or PVC pipe profiles, in metal and plastic extrusion processes. Die steel offers high heat resistance and high strength.
• Powder Metallurgy Dies: Used for compacting metal powders into solid form under high pressure, primarily in the automotive and tool-making sectors. Die steel has very high compressive strength and wear resistance.