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BÖHLER K110 is a 12% ledeburitic chromium steel and corresponds to material number 1.2379 (X153CrMoV12, D2). This tool steel combines the advantages of conventional 12% ledeburitic chromium steels with those of advanced tool steels. In the group of 12% ledeburitic chromium steels, BÖHLER K110 offers the best combination of wear resistance, compressive strength and toughness, for which reason it is used in virtually all cold work applications. Its advantageous tempering behavior with a pronounced secondary hardness maximum also enables the use of advanced coatings. This also makes BÖHLER K110 suitable for complex tools requiring a high degree of dimensional stability and shape stability.

BÖHLER K245 corresponds to the material 1.2101 (62SiMnCr4). This cold work tool steel is essentially a spring steel optimized for cold work, with very good toughness and spring properties. BÖHLER K245 offers the advantage of simple heat treatment with very low hardening temperatures and single tempering. However, this characteristic tempering behaviour limits the use of advanced coatings. BÖHLER K245 is especially suitable for thin-walled tools such as screwdrivers, hole punches, center punches, ejector pins, punches and cutting tools.

BÖHLER K340 ECOSTAR belongs to the group of conventionally produced 8% chromium steels. Compared to conventional 12% chromium steels, this conventionally smelted tool steel has better toughness, hardening response and higher adhesive wear resistance. This combination of high adhesive wear resistance and toughness also offers advantages for industrial knives subject to high stress. This grade is also used for stamping and cutting tools.

BÖHLER K340 ISODUR belongs to the group of 8% chromium steels. This tool steel is produced using the electro-slag remelting (ESR) process developed by BÖHLER. This re-melting technology ensures the lowest micro and macro segregation as well as excellent purity and uniformity of the material. Compared to conventional 12% chromium steels, BÖHLER K340 ISODUR offers significantly better toughness, hardening response and higher resistance to adhesive wear. This material is therefore used in virtually all cold work applications in situations where tool steels like 1.2379 are insufficient in terms of adhesive wear resistance and toughness. K340 ISODUR also features better machinability and reduces the risk of stress cracking during electrical discharge machining.

BÖHLER K455 corresponds approximately to the material 1.2550 (~60WCrV7, ~S1) in terms of the alloy concept. This classic matrix steel is characterized by high toughness, good machinability and polishability. BÖHLER K455 offers the advantage of simple heat treatment with low hardening temperatures and single tempering. BÖHLER K455 is widely used in the field of punching and cutting tools as well as in the field of embossing tools.

BÖHLER K600 corresponds to the material 1.2767 (45NiCrMo16). With its high nickel content, this material offers a very good combination of through hardenability and toughness. This results in a high resistance to impact and shock loads. BÖHLER K600 is used for a wide range of tools where high toughness is required. The material is used for forming and bending tools, cold shear blades for thick materials and for reinforcement rings. Due to its good polishability, BÖHLER K600 is also used for embossing tools, plastic molds and mold inserts for injection molding.

BÖHLER K700 corresponds to the material 1.3401 (X120Mn12) and belongs to the group of austenitic hard manganese steels. Unlike most tool steels, BÖHLER K700 is not used in the hardened and tempered condition. Due to the forces occurring in service, the resulting work hardening of the surface results in a high resistance to abrasive wear. BÖHLER K700 is weldable. However, the heat input must be kept as low as possible to avoid embrittlement of the material. The material is used in abrasive blasting and mining applications such as crusher jaws, beater bars, grate bars, linings, excavator teeth and chain rollers.

BÖHLER M238 is a prehardened, non-corrosion-resistant plastic mould steel with good machinability. The addition of Ni guarantees uniform strength across the entire cross-section, even with large dimensions (up to 600 mm).

BÖHLER S290 MICROCLEAN – “The hard stuff” The unusual alloy point of this bridge material between carbide and high-speed steel gives it a hardness of up to 70 HRC. In addition to its hot hardness and good wear resistance, its compressive strength is one of the most important properties of this powder-metallurgical high-speed steel class.

BÖHLER S390 MICROCLEAN – “The decathlete” This grade is our PM steel with many positive usage properties. For twist drills, taps, mills, broaches, or cold-work applications, BÖHLER S390 MICROCLEAN is always a high performer.

BÖHLER S600 – “The high-speed steel” Ideal for mills, twist drills, and taps, broaches, cold-work tools. BÖHLER S600 is the most commonly used high-speed steel and is the starting material for our customers who deal with high-speed steel.

BÖHLER S705 – “The industrial one” The conventional high-speed steel for industrial applications in machining. With a well-balanced alloy position and cobalt content, this type always manages to get the job done. Cobalt-alloyed molybdenum high-speed steel with high hardness, excellent cutting properties, outstanding compressive strength, high hot hardness, and good toughness.

BÖHLER S790 MICROCLEAN – “The 1st MICROCLEAN” High-speed steel manufactured in a powder metallurgy process, with good hot hardness, compressive strength, and wear resistance. PM technology gives it good toughness and excellent workability, including the best machinability.

BÖHLER W302 ISOBLOC is a 5% chromium steel and corresponds to material number 1.2344 (X40CrMoV5-1). Produced via the electroslag remelting process (ESR), this tool steel has very high hot toughness as well as very high hot hardness and a very good resistance against heat-checkings. The combination of these properties makes it a top performer in closed- and open-die forging as well as in high- and low-pressure die casting. In addition, this material has very good polishability and is therefore also often used as a molding material for plastic injection molds.

BÖHLER W302 ISODISC is a 5% chromium steel and corresponds to material number 1.2344 (X40CrMoV5-1). This common tool steel has good hot toughness as well as a high hot hardness and a high resistance against heat-checkings. The combination of these properties makes it a standard choice in extrusion, forging and low-pressure die casting. This material is also available as W302 ISOBLOC which is a remelted grade with improved cleanliness, homogeneity and toughness.

BÖHLER W360 ISOBLOC is a material produced by the electroslag remelting process (ESR), which has been specially adapted for use at high tool hardnesses in the range of 51-57 HRC. Although the steel can be classified as a 5% chromium steel, the increased carbon and molybdenum content coupled with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology ensures that BÖHLER W360 ISOBLOC still shows a very good toughness and an exceptionally good thermal resistance, even at high hardness levels. These properties make the steel the perfect choice for smaller components in the die casting sector (e.g., mold inserts, cores, core pins, ejector pins, etc.). The material also is frequently the preferred choice for closed-die and open-die forging tools due to its high wear resistance. Because of this excellent wear resistance and the high toughness, BÖHLER W360 ISOBLOC is also frequently used for cold work applications and as a molding material for plastic injection molds. The Steel also is available as powder material for metal-3D-printing under the brand name BÖHLER W360 AMPO.

Uddeholm Arne is a general purpose oil hardening tool steel for short to medium production runs. The steel is suitable for the manufacture of tooling with good tool life and production economy. Uddeholm Arne can be supplied in various finishes including hot-rolled, pre-machined, fine-machined and precision ground. It is also available in the form of hollow bar. Benefits good machinability good dimensional stability in hardening a good combination of high surface hardness and toughness after hardening and tempering In East and South East Asian countries served by Assab, Uddeholm Arne is sold as DF-2. Standard specification W.nr 1.2510 / AISI O1 / AFNOR 90 MCW 5

Uddeholm Calmax is a medium alloyed tool steel suitable for short and medium run tooling in applications where a very high chipping resistance is required. The property profile makes Uddeholm Calmax a robust cold work tool steel for heavy duty blanking and forming. Benefits Uddeholm Calmax is very useful for severe cold work applications where there are very high demands on chipping resistance Reduced maintenance and downtime costs combined with increased productivity due to the reduced likelihood of premature failures. Reduced maintenance and downtime costs combined with increased productivity due to simplified maintenance procedures Good weldability and the availability of welding electrodes with the same chemical composition as Uddeholm Calmax Good flame-, induction- and laser hardenability Standard specification W.nr 1.2379 / AISI D2 / AFNOR 60CMDV 18

Uddeholm Mirrax ESR is a through hardening corrosion resistant steel with very good polishability. Mainly intended for medium to large cross sections. It has a unique combination of toughness, corrosion resistance and through hardening properties. Benefits Low mould maintenance costs: The surface of cavity impressions retain their original finish over extended running periods. Moulds stored or operated in humid conditions require less protection. Low production costs: Water cooling channels are less affected by corrosion Heat transfer characteristics, and therefore cooling efficiency, are constant throughout the mould life, ensuring consistent cycle times. Safe mould use because of good toughness also in big dimensions

Uddeholm Orvar Supreme can be regarded as an “all-round” steel used in several application areas. Except for hot work application areas the steel is also used in moulds for plastics and as a material in high stressed axles. The high degree of purity and the very fine structure shows improvement in dies and components where high mechanical and thermal stresses are involved. Proven over and over again Uddeholm Orvar Supreme has stood the test of time and remains well known in the tooling industry for its high and reliable performance and ease of machining. Benefits Improved tooling performance Uddeholm Orvar Supreme meets the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) #207 requirements for Superior high quality H-13 die steel. Standard specification W.nr 1.2344 / AISI H13 / AFNOR Z38 CDV 5.1

Uddeholm Rigor is a medium alloyed tool steel with a good resistance to both the abrasive and adhesive types of wear as well as good resistance to cracking. This combination makes Uddeholm Rigor an all purpose tool steel for medium run cold work applications. Short tool making lead times Safe and consistent production Good tooling economy for short and medium run tooling Benefits Uddeholm Rigor is a tool steel offering good tooling economy for short and medium run tooling when the cost of making the tool is a significant portion of the total cost for producing the required number of parts Uddeholm Rigor is a medium alloyed cold work tool steel with a very good balance between tool performance properties and tool making properties Uddeholm Rigor has a good hardenability and can therefore be used for larger short and medium run tools In East/South East Asia countries served by Assab, Uddeholm Rigor is sold as XW-10. Standard specification W.nr 1.2363 / AISI A2 / AFNOR Z100 CDV5

Uddeholm Sleipner is a general purpose steel for cold work tooling. It has a mixed-abrasive wear profile and a good resistance to chipping. Furthermore a high hardness (>60 HRC) can be obtained after high temperature tempering. This means that surface treatments such as nitriding or PVD can be made on a high strength substrate. Also, it means that complicated shapes with hardness levels >60 HRC can be wire EDM’d from blocks with relatively thick cross-sections with a much reduced risk of cracking. Uddeholm Sleipner is recommended for medium run tooling applications where a resistance to mixed or abrasive wear and a good resistance to chipping are required. Benefits Very broad property profile Very good steel for all types of surface treatments Extremely versatile conventional tool steel for medium run cold work tooling Suitable upgrade where added chipping or wear resistance is needed over traditional AISI A2 or AISI D2 In East/South East Asian countries served by ASSAB, Uddeholm Sleipner is sold as ASSAB 88.

Uddeholm Stavax ESR is a premium stainless mould steel for small and medium inserts and cores. Uddeholm Stavax ESR combines corrosion and wear resistance with excellent polishability, good machinability and stability in hardening. Mould maintenance requirement is reduced by assuring that core and cavity surfaces retain their original finish over extended operating periods. When compared with non stainless mould steel, Uddeholm Stavax ESR offers lower production costs by maintaining rust free cooling channels, assuring consistent cooling and cycle time. This classic stainless tool steel is the right choice when rust in production is unacceptable and where requirements for good hygiene are high, as within the medical industry, optical industry and for other high quality transparent parts. Uddeholm Stavax ESR is a part of the Uddeholm Stainless Concept. Benefits Low mould maintenance because of corrosion resistance: Surfaces retain their original finish Less production during storing and operation in humid condition Lower production costs: Since water-cooling channels are unaffected by corrosion Heat transfer characteristics, and therefore cooling efficiency, are constant throughout the mould life, ensuring consistent cycle times. Long life mould Standard specification W.nr 1.2083 / AISI 420 / AFNOR Z40 CV 14 (RSL)

Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean sets a new standard for Powder Metallurgical Tool Steel. The technological advancements makes this cold work tool steel superior to its predecessors. The unprecedented combination of extremely high wear and chipping resistance paired with improved machining properties raises production rates and reduces costs. Benefits Lower price per produced part Longer tool life Predictable Production Standard specification AISI D2 / AFNOR de type Z230VCD8.5.4

Cold finished (drawn or turned and polished) mild steel.  Suitable for case hardening and welds readily.  1020 is a general purpose low tensile mild steel with a tensile strength in the range of 430-790 MPa, and Brinell hardness range 125-230.  1020 is not suitable for quench and temper applications.  Normally used in the as supplied condition.

Cold finished (drawn or turned and polished) carbon steel.  The higher carbon content of 1030 make this grade stronger that 1020 and is suitable for induction hardening in sizes below 38 mm Dia.  1030 is normally used in the as supplied condition with a tensile strength of 520-850 MPa

Fully-killed medium carbon steel.  Suitable for medium stressed parts in machinery and industrial tools.  Components of small cross section requiring strength and wear properties better than low carbon unalloyed steel.  Heavy forgings in the normalized condition for automotive and general engineering, such as axles, clutch members, shafts, pressed and punched parts, piston rods and gear racks.

1214 is cold finished (drawn or turned and polished) free machining low tensile 370 – 750 MPa mild steel. Generally used in the as supplied condition.

Austenitic stainless steel offers good strength and good corrosion resistance.  304 is the most versatile, and the most widely applied of the 300 series commonly known as 18/8 Stainless Steel. 304 has excellent welding characteristics, post weld annealing is not necessary.

Austenitic chromium nickel molybdenum steel and is produced in many sections including Hollow bar. 316 is resistant to intergranular corrosion in the temperature range up to 300ºC in bar up to 40mm diameter. Owing to its molybdenum content, this steel offers better resistance to acids, having a reducing effect such as diluted sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid, and to media causing pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking.

Chromium, Molybdenum steel for applications requiring high tensile strength and toughness values, in particular in medium and large cross sections in the quenched and tempered condition. The Molybdenum additions prevent the steel from being susceptible to temper brittleness. Surface hardenable.

Heat treatable Martensitic nickel bearing grade, good corrosion resistance, excellent tensile and torque strength and good toughness.  Heat treated 850 – 1000 Nmm² martensitic, nickel bearing grade. Good corrosion resistance, excellent tensile and torque strength and good toughness. This grade can not be readily cold worked and is therefore not recommended for cold heading and bending.

Nickel, Chromium, Molybdenum steel for applications requiring high tensile strength and toughness values, particularly in large cross sections in the quenched and tempered condition. The addition of Molybdenum prevents the steel from being susceptible to temper brittleness. Higher tensile and yield strength than 4140.

Stainless chromium-nickel alloy steel with copper alloying, precipitation hardened with martensitic structure. It is characterized by high corrosion resistance while maintaining high strength properties, including hardness.

8620 is a balanced low nickel/chromium and molybdenum general purpose case hardening steel, suitable for comparatively light stressed components.

Heat treatable alloy of medium strength, good corrosion resistance and weldability.

Aluminum Bronze is high hardness and abrasion resistant, has excellent strength and wear resistance with reasonable machining properties.

Alloy 385 is used in mass production of brass components in high speed automatic lathes where machining output and long tool life is required and where no further cold forming operations after machining are required.  The superior machining characteristics of Alloy 385 are due to the rapid chill effect of continuous casting which gives a fine uniform lead distribution without segregation and suppresses formation of brittle phases which cause tool wear,

LG2 has Excellent machining properties. Medium strength, good pressure toughness and is not subject to dezincification and has reasonable corrosion resistance to sea water and brine, making it suitable for pump and valve components.  LG2 is suitable for bearings having light loads and low to medium speeds with adequate lubrication and for very light duty gears when loading is negligible.

PB1 has good machining properties, high strength and good corrosion resistance to sea water and brine, making it suitable for pump and valve components.  PB1 is suitable for heavy load gears, worm wheels and bearings having medium to high loads and speeds with good resistance to impact loading or pounding. PB1 must have good lubrication and alignment.

BU DUCTILE CI is spheroidal graphite (nodular) ductile iron.  Ductile irons differ from the grey irons in that the graphite occurs as spheroids or nodules instead of flakes. The resulting material has generally higher strength than grey iron, is ductile rather than brittle, tough and readily machined.  Grade is an essentially ferritic grade, having high elasticity and resistance to impact, suitable for applications involving thermal and mechanical shock. It can be welded but cannot be readily flame or induction hardened.

BU GREY CI continuous cast bars consist of a uniform partial pearlitic structure from the bar surface to the core. This material is ideally suited to high speed machining with significant improvements in cutting tool life and reductions in drill wander which occurs when the drill point gravitates to a softer surface.  Grade has a typical fine grain size of 7-8 in dense homogeneous matrix. These properties ensure its suitability in applications demanding the ability to withstand high pressures without leaking.

Fully-killed medium carbon steel.  Suitable for medium stressed parts in machinery and industrial tools. Components of small cross section requiring strength and wear properties better than low carbon unalloyed steel. Heavy forgings in the normalized condition for automotive and general engineering, such as axles, clutch members, shafts, pressed and punched parts, piston rods and gear racks.

Chromium, Molybdenum steel for applications requiring high tensile strength and toughness values, in particular in medium and large cross sections in the quenched and tempered condition. The Molybdenum additions prevent the steel from being susceptible to temper brittleness. Surface hardenable.

E110 is a 1.8% Nickel Chromium Molybdenum case hardening steel combining core toughness and high case hardness after carburising and quenching.

2½% Nickel Chromium Molybdenum alloy steel with higher Carbon content. Supplied in the hardened and tempered condition. Higher strength than EN25

Chromium, Nickel Case Hardening steel for applications requiring excellent wear surface and high toughness and core strength. In particular medium to large cross sections.