Short answer: Tool steel is selected by hardness, wear and toughness trade-offs across cold-work, hot-work, high-speed and plastic-mould families, so buyers match grade to the load and temperature of the job; our Tool Steel Supplier y Heat Treatment Guide give the supporting detail.
At a Glance
Tool Steel Families
Cold-work grades serve dies and blades while hot-work Alloy Steel Supplier grades like H13 suit die casting; the property basis is in our Comparación de fuerzas.
Hardness and Selection
Hardness ranges from 58 to 64 HRC by grade and heat treatment, with methods in our Heat Treatment Guide and machining in our Machining Guide; a quick spec summary is below.
| Family | Dureza | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-work | 58-62 HRC | Dies, cutters |
| Hot-work | 44-52 HRC | Casting dies |
| High-speed | 62-65 HRC | Drills, mills |
Inspection and Certification
Check hardness, grain and decarb, with tests in our Quality Inspection Guide and certification in our Mill Test Certificate Guide.
Procurement Tips
Buy certified, annealed or pre-hardened stock and pack for long transit with our Export Packing Guide.
Get a Quote
Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.
Preguntas frecuentes
Cold-work, hot-work, high-speed and plastic-mould grades.
High-speed M2 for drills and mills; D2 for wear parts.
About 58-65 HRC depending on grade and treatment.
In annealed condition yes; it hardens after treatment.
Yes – hardness and material certificates are provided.
Buy Tool Steel from HXSCO
HXSCO supplies D2, O1, H13, M2, P20 and S7 tool steel in plate, round and block. Send grade and size for a quote.