About Us

Aobo Steel, originally established in 2003 as Fuding Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd., has a rich history of expertise in processing and forging high-quality tool steels. Since expanding into international markets in 2017, we have built strong partnerships with over 30 customers across five countries. Our extensive experience manufacturing tool steels enables us to offer a wide range of premium-grade materials, including D2, D3, H13, H11, O1, O2, A2, and more. These products are designed to meet the demanding requirements of industries that rely on precision, strength, and durability. At Aobo Steel, we are committed to combining our technical expertise with exceptional service to provide tailored solutions for every customer. Our dedication to quality and reliability ensures that we consistently deliver materials that exceed expectations and contribute to our client’s success.

Our Core Business Philosophy

We are committed to enabling small and medium-sized factories worldwide to easily and quickly procure high-quality, cost-effective mold steel raw materials from China.

Our main proudcts

Our main products are hot work tool steel and cold work tool steel. Our key competitive advantages include factory-direct pricing, consistent quality, and fast delivery. For more products, please visit our product page.

AISI D2

AISI D3

AISI H13

AISI H11

DIN 1.2379

DIN 1.2344

The shapes we offer

Block

Round

Plate/Flat

Surface treatment process

Black(flat).

Milled(flat)

Peeled

Turned

Polished(round)

Black(round)

Quality control

At Aobo Steel, quality control is at the heart of our operations. Our dedicated testing team with over 20 years of experience ensures every product meets the highest standards before leaving our facility. Our comprehensive quality assurance process includes chemical composition analysis, metallographic examination, hardness testing, physical performance evaluation, and ultrasonic testing (UT) to detect internal defects.

To guarantee reliability, we perform 100% quality inspection on all products before shipment, ensuring they meet the required specifications and industry standards. Additionally, we support third-party inspections upon request to provide our customers with extra confidence in the quality of our materials. With this rigorous approach, Aobo Steel consistently delivers tool steels that offer superior performance and dependability in various applications.

Who is suitable for working with us

Small and Medium-Sized Factories

Running a small or medium-sized factory? We get it—sourcing tool steel can be tough, especially when suppliers demand huge minimum orders. That’s why Aobo Steel is here to help. With an MOQ of just 5 tons, we make it easy for smaller operations to get the tool steel they need without breaking the bank or ending up with piles of excess material.

Why Choose Us?

Low MOQ: Need just 5 tons? No problem.
Top-Notch Quality: Every batch meets strict standards, so your production stays smooth.
Fast Delivery: Many of our popular grades are in stock, ready to ship when you are.

Tool Steel Distributors

For distributors, staying competitive is everything. At Aobo Steel, we’ve got your back. We offer unbeatable pricing and keep popular tool steel grades in stock, so you can meet your customers’ needs without delays.

Why Partner With Us?

Great Pricing: More competitive rates mean better margins for you.
Stock Ready to Go: Grades like D2, D3, H11, and H13 are always available for quick shipping.
A Partner You Can Trust: We’re in it for the long haul, providing reliable supply and support every step of the way.

Where our customers are located around the world

At Aobo Steel, we deliver top-quality tool steel worldwide, partnering with over 30 factories and distributors globally. Here’s a quick look at our key markets:

China
Our largest market, where we supply high-performance materials to leading manufacturers.

East & Northeast Asia
We work with clients in Vietnam, the Philippines, and India, providing precision tool steel for the automotive, electronics, and machinery industries.

Eastern Europe
Serving countries like the Czech Republic and Slovenia, we support construction, heavy machinery, and tooling sectors with durable materials.

South America
In Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, we cater to agriculture, mining, and automotive industries with specialized tool steels.

Aobo Steel is committed to reliable quality and timely delivery, helping industries worldwide achieve their goals.

Our price positioning

With nearly 20 years of market experience, we have a sharp understanding of price trends at all times. Among numerous competitors, we consistently uphold the principle of offering the best prices to serve a growing number of global customers.

How we produce tool steel

The diagram below illustrates the production process of forged tool steel. Our production mainly focuses on providing high-quality forged round bars and plates. The process begins with melting and refining the raw materials, casting, and optional remelting for improved purity. The forged steel is then shaped, annealed for better machinability, and processed to remove the oxide scale. Finally, surface finishing is applied to ensure the desired quality and appearance.

This image shows an Electroslag Remelting (ESR) machine in operation. ESR is a specialized process used to improve the purity and quality of steel. During this process, a pre-cast ingot is remelted under a layer of molten slag, which acts as a purifier by removing impurities and inclusions. The refined steel solidifies as it cools, resulting in a material with a uniform structure, enhanced mechanical properties, and superior surface quality. This process is essential for producing high-performance tool steels and other critical materials.

In this video, you can see the forging process of a heated tool steel ingot. After being heated to the required temperature, the tool steel ingot is placed under a mechanical press. The forging press applies immense pressure to shape the steel into the desired form, enhancing its internal structure and mechanical properties. This process eliminates internal defects, refines the grain structure, and improves the material’s strength and durability, making it ideal for high-performance applications.

This video showcases a centerless grinding machine processing a tool steel round bar. In this operation, the round bar is precisely ground to achieve the required diameter and surface finish without needing a center to hold the material. This high-efficiency process ensures excellent dimensional accuracy, smooth surface quality, and consistent roundness, making the finished product suitable for demanding industrial applications.