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We compare two common tool steels – DC53 and D2 – in simple terms to help you understand their differences and application scenarios and make your choice easier. Heat Treatment-DC53 VS D2 First, let’s take a look at how DC53 and D2 are heat-treated: Performance Comparison Next, let’s look at the difference in performance between […]

D2 tool steel and 440C stainless steel are two common types of steel, with D2 tool steel focusing more on wear resistance and 440C stainless steel on corrosion resistance. This article will comprehensively compare these two steels, covering mechanical properties, heat treatment characteristics, typical applications and selection advice. Mechanical properties-D2 steel vs 440c Differences in

Definition of tool steel In terms of use, tool steel is the steel used to make various tools such as cutting tools, molds, and gauges. Among the various types of steel materials, tool steel was the first to be developed and utilized. In the early 1900s, most of the major tool steels were produced. Production-wise, compared

The four most common heat treatments are: annealing, normalizing, hardening, and tempering. Hardening and tempering are closely related and are often used in conjunction with each other. They are often used in conjunction and cannot be used without the other. Annealing Annealing is a heat treating process in which steel is heated to a specific temperature,

When choosing the right tool steel for your project, you may come across D2 and D3 tool steels. Both tool steels are high-carbon, high-chromium tool steels that are widely used in the tool and die industry for cold work tools such as cutting tools, dies and punches. They are classified as D series in the

Tool steels are classified in different ways based on country standards. These include the United States, China, Europe, Germany, and Japan. They also have special names created for marketing. This variety makes it hard to identify a tool steel by its name. It is also difficult to compare steels from different standards and manufacturers. The

In the tool steel industry, ESR means Electroslag Remelting. To improve quality, some steel grades undergo remelting processes, such as vacuum arc remelting (VAR) and electro-slag remelting (ESR). As molds become bigger and require more specialized features, the use of remelted steel has been growing. Compared to VAR, ESR offers several advantages. It is cheaper because it doesn’t

H11 tool steel and H13 tool steel are both hot work tool steels. They belong to the H series of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) system. H11 and H13 are representative of hot work tool steels. They offer a good balance of cost and performance, making them a reference point for various applications in hot-forming

Our company, Aobo Steel, mainly supplies forged tool steel. This article will discuss the problems we faced while forging steel and how to avoid them. Generally, round bar steel that is 70mm or larger is forged. Bars smaller than 70mm are hot-rolled. Forging is used for plates with thicknesses of 30mm or more, and hot-rolling

A2 and D2 steels are two commonly compared mold steels, each with its own advantages and suitable for different scenarios. This article will help you make an informed decision when selecting a steel by comparing their material properties, typical applications and process economics. The following data comes from the laboratory and Aobo Steel’s daily production