All Tooling Applications

voestalpine HPM tooling solutions: molds
Tooling solutions

Performance beyond expectations

Tooling is our passion

With over 570 years of history and 130 locations worldwide, we offer our customers a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution. Unlike many competitors, we provide production, sales, and service from a single source — an integrated approach valued by customers worldwide. Our goal is to continuously enhance tooling performance and reduce the total cost per part produced.

Our Main Tooling & Cutting Applications

Different tooling applications have specific needs and requirements, making it essential to optimize each individual tooling solution. Selecting the most suitable tool steel and correctly applying value-added services—such as heat treatment, PVD coating, and additive manufacturing—results in superior tool performance.

Hot Work Applications

High Pressure Die Casting
Hot Extrusion
Forging (Hot / Semi-hot)
Press Hardening / Hot Forming

Cold Work Applications

Powder Pressing
Fine Blanking / Blanking / Stamping
Cold Forming / Coining
Shearing / Industrial Knives

Plastics Applications

Injection Molding
Blow Molding
Plastic Extrusion

Cutting Tools Applications

Twist Drills & Taps
End Mills
Broaches & Reamers
Gear Cutting, Shaving & Shaping Tools

Additive Manufacturing Applications

A close-up view of various intricate metal parts and components, likely produced using 3D printing or additive manufacturing, displayed on a textured metallic surface.
EBM – Electron Beam Melting
A close-up view of various intricate metal parts and components, likely produced using 3D printing or additive manufacturing, displayed on a textured metallic surface.
Powder for Additive Manufacturing
A close-up view of various intricate metal parts and components, likely produced using 3D printing or additive manufacturing, displayed on a textured metallic surface.
3D Printing / LMD – Direct Metal Deposition
A close-up view of various intricate metal parts and components, likely produced using 3D printing or additive manufacturing, displayed on a textured metallic surface.
3D Printing / LPBF – Selective Laser Melting

Custom Hand Knives Applications

Five rectangular knive steel blanks of varying widths and surface textures are arranged side by side on a grey gradient background. Each bar has a different finish, ranging from smooth to rough.
Custom Hand Knives