More than 400 years ago, we forged our own tools using the same basic technique that is still used today. This is where our story began. What was once a matter of human power behind a hammer strike is now one of ultimate precision and leading-edge technology.
Our path has been marked by knowledge, experience, determination, and desire, the result of years of research and development. Our commitment to finding customized opportunities and offering complete solutions for every challenge is what sets us apart. BÖHLER and Uddeholm produce tool steels with high purity, high toughness, and excellent heat resistance for forging. This combination translates into longer tool life and lower overall costs.
BÖHLER and Uddeholm hot work steels are designed with forging applications in mind. These steels are specifically tailored to withstand the stresses of high temperatures and demanding conditions. The degree of purity and homogeneity of the steels is crucial for a long service life of the tools. Innovative melting processes, such as the protective-gas ESR process or vacuum arc remelting, are used to minimize non-metallic inclusions and segregations.