Tool Steel – High-Quality Steels for Precise and Durable Tools
In the Tool Steel category, we offer premium-grade steels specifically developed for the manufacturing of tools and molds. These steels are characterized by their high hardness, wear resistance, and toughness, making them ideal for even the most demanding applications in metalworking, plastics processing, and mold making.
Properties of Tool Steel
Tool steels are known for their special properties, which make them suitable for a wide range of applications:
- High hardness: Enables cutting and shaping of hard materials without rapid wear.
- Wear resistance: Ensures long tool life, even under intensive use.
- Toughness: Reduces the risk of fracture under high loads and impact.
- Heat resistance: Maintains mechanical properties even at elevated temperatures.
Applications of Tool Steel
Tool steels are used across many industries, including:
- Metalworking: Production of cutting tools, stamping and bending tools.
- Plastics processing: Manufacturing of injection molds and extrusion tools.
- Automotive industry: Production of press tools and dies for body parts.
- Mechanical engineering: Manufacturing of precision tools and components.
Our Product Range
We currently offer the following round bar in the Tool Steel category:
- Round bar Ø 60 mm made of 1.2210 (115CrV3): A cold work steel with high hardness and wear resistance, ideal for cutting and stamping tools.
This product is known for its excellent machinability and durability, making it ideal for the production of precise and robust tools.
Why Tool Steel from thyssenkrupp Schulte?
At thyssenkrupp Schulte, we place great importance on quality and reliability. Our tool steels are produced according to the highest standards and provide the reliability you need for demanding projects. Benefit from our expertise and comprehensive service to get the optimal materials for your applications.
FAQ – Tool Steel
1. What is tool steel?
Tool steel is a special type of steel developed for the production of tools. It is characterized by high hardness, wear resistance, and toughness, making it ideal for cutting, stamping, and forming tools.
2. What product is currently available in the tool steel category?
We currently offer a round bar Ø 60 mm made of 1.2210 (115CrV3). This cold work steel is ideal for cutting tools, stamping tools, and other precision applications.
3. What are the properties of tool steel?
Tool steel is known for its high hardness, wear resistance, toughness, and heat resistance. These properties make it ideal for use in high-load and high-temperature applications.
4. What are the main applications of tool steel?
Tool steel is used in metalworking (e.g., for cutting and stamping tools), plastics processing (e.g., for injection molds), the automotive industry, and mechanical engineering.