High Pressure Die Casting

The BÖHLER W360 AMPO is the powder equivalent of the W360 ISOBLOC. Due to its chemical composition, the material belongs to the product group of hot-work tool steels. After hardening and tempering, it can achieve a hardness of up to 57 HRC with very good toughness properties. Its high temperature wear resistance, heat resistance and toughness characterizes the material. Applications: Printed components with conformal cooling for die casting applications, wear protection layers and repair work in mold making using laser cladding.

BÖHLER W720 VMR is not a classic hot work tool steel, but an ultra-high strength maraging steel. Compared to quenched and tempered steels, the material generates its high strength not through a hardened and tempered martensitic structure with a high carbon content and secondary hardening carbides, but through the precipitation of intermetallic phases from a tough nickel martensitic matrix. BÖHLER W720 VMR corresponds to material number 1.6358 (X2NiCoMoTi18-9-5) and has proven to be ideally suited for many tool steel applications in cold and hot work (e.g., for extrusion stems) up to 450 °C.

Percipitation hardening nickel martensitic (marging) steel, material number 1.2709, which offers a good combination of strength and toughness. Can be printed very easily without additional heating of the building plattform or chamber. The achievable hardness of 55 HRC makes this material a universal solution for tool steel applications in which conformal cooling is required, such as die casting applications.

Uddeholm QRO 90 Supreme is a specially premium hot work steel developed by Uddeholm to provide better performance in high temperature tooling. The name “supreme” implies that by special manufacturing techniques, including electro-slag remelting the steel attains high purity and good mechanical properties. This together with the optimum balance of alloying elements in Uddeholm QRO 90 Supreme gives a property profile which is unique among hot work die steel. Benefits Uddeholm QRO 90 Supreme excels as a tool steels where tools tempers down quickly to lower hardness. Uddeholm QRO 90 Supreme has given improved service life in die casting and extrusion. Standard specification AISI H13 / AFNOR 40 CDV 10 (ESR)

voestalpine AM Distributor Rings for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) distributor rings offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these distributor rings are designed to increase your OEE.

voestalpine AM Distributors for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) distributors offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these distributors are designed to increase your OEE.

voestalpine Chill Blocks are made from premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm and developed to combine the highest venting performance with maximum process reliability. The patented wave design enables a gap size of up to 1.3 mm and therefore a significantly larger cross section for die evacuation compared to standard systems. As a result, venting-related defects such as gas porosity or short shots can be more reliably prevented. Furthermore, ejection forces are strongly reduced. This leads to an easy peel off and less bonding in the venting area. Through these design and performance advantages, a more reliable filling process, less fluctuation in casting quality and less maintenance effort can be achieved.

voestalpine Core Pins for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our core pins offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties lead to reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, these core pins are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.

voestalpine Distributors Rings for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our distributor rings offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced maintenance effort and a more constant melt flow, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

voestalpine Distributors for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our distributors offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced maintenance effort and a more constant melt flow, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

Our fin filters for die casting applications are created from premium materials by Uddeholm. The Fin Filter is a high-performance filtration system that stands out for its efficiency and durability. It is additively manufactured and designed for maintenance-free operation, with an easy blow-out feature that can be performed either manually or automatically by a vacuum unit after each cycle. Made from high-quality stainless steel, the filter is exceptionally long-lasting and resistant to wear. Its innovative design prevents clogging, ensuring more consistent and accurate vacuum values. Additionally, the Fin Filter is a cost-effective solution, providing significant savings. For efficient and uninterrupted degassing, we recommend combining our fin filters with voestalpine Chill Blocks.revents clogging, ensuring more consistent and accurate vacuum values. Additionally, the Fin Filter is a cost-effective solution, providing significant savings. For efficient and uninterrupted degassing, we recommend combining our fin filters with voestalpine Chill Blocks.

voestalpine AM Sprues for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in three-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) sprues offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. These superior properties enable reduced downtime, maintenance effort and cycle time, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

voestalpine Sprues for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in three-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our sprues offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

voestalpine AM Sub Inserts for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating and customized conformal cooling to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our additively manufactured (AM) sub inserts offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these sub inserts are designed to increase your OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, they are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.

voestalpine Sub Inserts for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our sub inserts offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties lead to reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, these sub inserts are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.

voestalpine AM Water Jackets are exchangeable tool inserts used for casting aluminum engine blocks. The curved walls of this important component are very thin and generally vary in thickness from top to bottom. To fully leverage this complex form, a superior solution is required. We offer this through a combination of premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm, voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) Water Jackets offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime, maintenance effort and cycle time, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

voestalpine Water Jackets are exchangeable tool inserts used for casting aluminum engine blocks. The curved walls of this important component are very thin and generally vary in thickness from top to bottom. To fully leverage this complex form, a superior solution is required. We offer this through a combination of premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm, voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating. Our Water Jackets offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE.