25 April, 2025

When it comes to die casting, selecting the right tool steel is crucial for success. Many of our customers rely on H13 tool steel, and for good reason. Let’s break down why H13 tool steel is a workhorse in this demanding field. H13 is a 5% chromium hot-work die steel, widely used for casting metals […]

With over two decades of supplying top-quality tool and alloy steels, we frequently receive questions about selecting the best grade for a specific application. Today, let’s compare two standard models: SKD11 versus SKD61. While both are reliable Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) tool steels, they are designed for fundamentally different worlds within the factory. Understanding their