Plastic Applications
Maximising Tool Life and Precision in Injection Moulding
Injection moulding is built on precision and repeatability yet moulds face constant challenges: high pressures, elevated temperatures, abrasive materials, and the demand for flawless surface finishes. For manufacturers, tool failure or downtime means significant production losses.
Your Challenges
- Tool wear leading to part defects and higher scrap rates
- Corrosion when processing PVC and other aggressive plastics
- High polish requirements for clear plastics and optical components
- Rising maintenance costs and unplanned downtime
Our Steel Solutions
voestalpine tool steels are engineered for the unique demands of injection moulding. With exceptional wear resistance, polishability, and corrosion protection, our steels ensure:
- Consistent dimensional accuracy over long production runs
- Superior surface finishes for optical and decorative parts
- Extended tool life, reducing replacement cycles
- Higher uptime, fewer production stoppages
Supporting Services:
- Tailored heat treatment to optimise hardness and stability
- Machining support for complex mould geometries
- Engineering consultation to match steel grade to your exact application
voestalpine High Performance Metals offer a extensive selection of tools steels from our BÖHLER and UDDEHOLM brands. With over 250 different grades available to choose from – each offering unique chemical compositions and material properties – we have material grades designed to perform in the most demanding environments.
The Result:
Injection moulding tools that last longer, deliver higher-quality parts, and keep production running with reduced total cost of ownership.
Durable Steel Solutions for High-Cycle Blow Moulding
In blow moulding, moulds are pushed to their limits with millions of cycles, high stresses, and the need for flawless repeatability. Any loss in dimensional stability or surface quality translates directly into scrap, lost time, and dissatisfied customers.
Your Challenges:
- Dimensional drift after extended production
- Surface wear affecting wall thickness consistency
- Frequent maintenance or replacement of mould inserts
- High demands on polishability for packaging and medical-grade products
Our Steel Solutions:
voestalpine tool steels provide the toughness and stability required for blow moulding applications. We deliver:
- Resistance to thermal fatigue and cracking in high-cycle production
- Long-lasting polishability for smooth, precise product surfaces
- Dimensional stability under stress for uniform wall thickness
- Increased service life of moulds and inserts
Supporting Services:
- Heat treatment to enhance durability in repetitive cycles
- Machining services for precision-fit moulds
- Technical support to optimise steel choice for your production needs
The Result:
Less downtime, fewer mould changes, and consistent product quality across every cycle.
Reliable Tool Steels for Continuous Extrusion Production
Plastic extrusion is all about efficiency and continuity, any tool wear or die failure directly interrupts production and increases costs. With long runs and constant material flow, your tooling must withstand extreme pressure, wear, and heat without compromising accuracy.
Your Challenges:
- Die wear causing dimensional inaccuracies and surface roughness
- High friction and energy demands due to tool degradation
- Costly downtime for tool maintenance or replacement
- The need for long service life in continuous operations
Our Steel Solutions:
voestalpine steels are designed to keep extrusion tooling stable and accurate in the toughest environments. They offer:
- High wear resistance for extended tool life
- Excellent toughness to withstand continuous pressure
- Dimensional accuracy for consistent profile quality
- Reduced energy consumption thanks to smoother tool performance
Supporting Services:
- Customised heat treatment to maximise hardness and stability
- Machining solutions for precise, ready-to-use tooling
- Technical expertise to optimise tooling for your production setup
The Result:
Reliable, long-lasting extrusion tooling that reduces downtime, lowers energy costs, and increases overall productivity.
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