COLD WORK TOOL STEEL
BÖHLER and Uddeholm cold work tool steels are used to manufacture tools where a surface temperature of 200 °C is generally not exceeded. From industrial applications to DIY, tools made of BÖHLER and Uddeholm cold work tool steel are used in hand tools.
The main application areas are stamping and fine blanking, sheet metal forming, and cold forming. High hardness and wear resistance, fracture resistance, low dimensional change during heat treatment, and sufficiently good machinability are among the most essential properties of these steels. These are properties that BÖHLER and Uddeholm achieve, constantly optimise and further develop in the interests of satisfied customers using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
| PRODUCT | SPECIFICATION | DESCRIPTION | DOWNLOADS |
| AISI D2 | Standard D2 | – | N/A |
| AISI A2 | Standard A2 | – | |
| BÖHLER K294 MICROCLEAN | AISI PM A11 | BÖHLER’s powder-metallurgical cold work tool steel offers high wear resistance, toughness, and compressive strength, with advanced PM technology enhancing its properties. | BÖHLER K294 MICROCLEAN – Technical Brochure |
| BÖHLER K340 ISODUR | Patent | BÖHLER K340 ISODUR is an 8% chromium steel with excellent toughness, hardness acceptance, and adhesive wear resistance, ideal for demanding cold work applications. | BÖHLER K340 ISODUR – Technical Brochure |
| BÖHLER K390 MICROCLEAN | BÖHLER K390 MICROCLEAN is a high-performance powder-metallurgy steel with exceptional wear resistance, toughness, and compressive strength, ideal for demanding cutting, die-cutting, and cold forming operations. | BÖHLER K390 MICROCLEAN – Technical Brochure | |
| BÖHLER K490 MICROCLEAN | BÖHLER K490 MICROCLEAN closes the gap in the material demands between wear resistance and the desired high toughness. | BÖHLER K490 MICROCLEAN – Technical Brochure | |
| BÖHLER K890 MICROCLEAN | BÖHLER K890 MICROCLEAN – This powder-metallurgical cold-working steel has good toughness, very good compressive strength, and excellent fatigue strength. | BÖHLER K890 MICROCLEAN – Technical Brochure | |
| Uddeholm Caldie | Uddeholm Caldie is a medium alloyed tool steel with high chipping resistance and compressive strength, ideal for heavy-duty blanking and forming of AHSS. | Uddeholm Caldie – Technical brochure Uddeholm Caldie – Welding recommendations | |
| Uddeholm Carmo | Uddeholm Carmo is a prehardened medium alloyed tool steel with high chipping resistance, ideal for heavy-duty blanking and forming. | Uddeholm Carmo – Technical brochure Uddeholm Carmo – Welding recommendations | |
| Uddeholm Sleipner | Uddeholm Sleipner is a versatile high alloyed tool steel with broad properties and excellent surface treatment compatibility, ideal for medium run cold work tooling and upgrades over AISI A2 or AISI D2. | Uddeholm Sleipner – Technical brochure Uddeholm Sleipner – Welding recommendations | |
| Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean | Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean is a versatile PM tool steel with high wear resistance, ductility, and edge chipping resistance, offering excellent machinability for tool making and maintenance. | Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean – Technical brochure Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean – Welding recommendations | |
| Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra for AM | Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean is a versatile PM tool steel with high wear resistance, ductility, and edge chipping resistance, offering excellent machinability for tool making and maintenance. | Uddeholm Vanadis 4 Extra for AM brochure | |
| Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean | Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean is a superior PM tool steel with high wear and chipping resistance, improved machining properties, and cost-effective production. | Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean – Technical brochure Sales Brochure Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean | |
| Uddeholm Vanadis 8 XL | Uddeholm Vanadis 8 XL is a cobalt-free PM tool steel with exceptional wear resistance, ideal for demanding applications, offering sustainability and cost-effectiveness as an alternative to cemented carbide. | Uddeholm Vanadis 8 XL – Sales brochure EN Uddeholm Vanadis 8 XL – Technical brochure EN | |
| Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean | Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean is an anti-galling tool steel ideal for demanding production environments with tight tolerances, complex designs, and quick maintenance needs. | Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean – Sales brochure Uddeholm Vancron SuperClean – Technical brochure |