High Pressure Die Casting offers an economical way to produce large quantities of complex, high-tolerance parts in aluminum, magnesium, zinc, and copper alloys. These materials must withstand both pressure and high temperatures, ensuring durability and precision in every component.
BÖHLER and Uddeholm are leaders in developing hot work steel to meet the stringent demands of the die casting sector. Long production series place tough demands on tools and materials. The increasing challenges in die cast products drive the continued development of die casting alloys with higher strength, ductility, improved machinability, weldability, and corrosion resistance.
Selecting the right material is crucial. voestalpine High Performance Metals has extensive knowledge of the best steels on the market – our own steel grades. This expertise is a major benefit in achieving excellent results. BÖHLER and Uddeholm hot-work tool steels are used in highly stressed forging and die-casting tools, and due to their good combination of properties, also in cold work and plastics processing. We focus on offering customized material solutions with high-quality, remelted steels.
When things get hot, tool steel must be tough and pure. The special properties of BÖHLER and Uddeholm hot-work tool steels are tailored to withstand different stresses, especially at high temperatures. The degree of purity and homogeneity of the steels is crucial for a long service life of the tools.
Special Requirements for Die Casting Industry
Our materials for the hot forming industry meet stringent requirements, including:
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