Tool Steel Selection for Forming, Drawing & Bending Dies

Select tool steel by sliding friction, compressive force, bending stress, wear level, toughness requirement, and heat treatment stability. For forming, drawing, and bending dies, the main choice is usually between wear resistance, toughness, and resistance to deformation.

Quick Selection Guide by Tool Steel Grade

Choose the grade according to drawing depth, bending stress, friction level, production run length, and dimensional stability requirement.

Selection Summary

This table gives a faster comparison when the buyer already knows the main working condition. The springback the bend gives back, and the bend allowance the blank needs for it, are set out in the springback and bend allowance reference.