Acerca de Aobo Steel
Aobo Steel, officially Huangshi Aobo Mould Material Co., Ltd., supplies bulk tool steel raw materials for overseas distributors, stockists, importers, and industrial buyers. Our work combines long-term tool steel experience, integrated supply chain coordination, practical inspection before shipment, and export-ready order handling from Huangshi, China.
A Bulk Tool Steel Supply Partner for Distributors and Stockists
Aobo Steel focuses on bulk tool steel raw material supply for overseas buyers who need clear specifications, stable sourcing, inspection before shipment, order-level documentation, and export-ready logistics. We help customers source tool steel round bars, flat bars, plates, forged materials, peeled or turned bars, and milled materials according to grade, size, surface condition, tolerance, and inspection requirements.
Quiénes somos
| Key Fact | Aobo Steel Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Huangshi Aobo Mould Material Co., Ltd. |
| Brand Name | Acero Aobo |
| Registered Year | 2017 |
| Tool Steel Background | Tool steel processing, forging, and supply experience since 2003 through our local industrial background |
| Domestic Supply Volume | More than 1,200 tons per month in the Chinese domestic tool steel market |
| Supply Chain Network | 40+ integrated tool steel supply chain partners in Huangshi, China |
| Modelo de suministro | Bulk tool steel raw material supply for distributors, stockists, importers, and industrial buyers |
Antecedentes industriales
Aobo Steel’s tool steel experience is closely connected with Huangshi’s local forging and mold material supply network. Our background helps us understand the practical details behind tool steel supply, including forging quality, annealed condition, internal soundness, machining allowance, surface condition, hardness condition, and inspection control.
For grades such as D2, D3, H13, H11, Cr12, Cr12MoV, and 9Cr18Mo, buyers need more than a grade name on paper. The material must match the agreed chemical composition, size, delivery condition, inspection requirement, and documentation before shipment. Aobo Steel focuses on these practical supply details so customers can receive material that is suitable for machining, stocking, resale, and later heat treatment.
Forged tool steel bars prepared for further processing and inspection.
On-site material checking before further processing or shipment.
Tool steel surface condition prepared according to order requirements.Product Coverage and Main Grades
Aobo Steel focuses on practical tool steel grades used in cold work tooling, hot work tooling, wear-resistant parts, mold materials, and industrial distribution. We support buyers with equivalent grade communication across AISI, DIN, JIS, and GB systems when needed.
| Main Grade | Typical Use Direction |
|---|---|
| D2 / 1.2379 / SKD11 | Wear-resistant cold work tooling |
| D3 / 1.2080 / SKD1 | High-wear cold work applications |
| H13 / 1.2344 / SKD61 | Die casting, extrusion, and hot work tooling |
| H11 / 1.2343 / SKD6 | Hot work tooling requiring higher toughness |
| Cr12 / Cr12MoV | Cold work dies and wear-resistant tooling |
| 9Cr18Mo | High-carbon chromium stainless tool steel applications |
Supply Forms and Size Range
| Formulario de suministro | Rango típico |
|---|---|
| Barra redonda | Diameter 8–800 mm |
| Barra/Placa plana | 20–400 mm × 20–610 mm |
| Longitud | Usually 2–5.5 m, suitable for 20GP container loading |
| Estado de la superficie | Black, peeled, turned, or milled according to order requirements |
| Supply Condition | Usually annealed raw material for downstream machining and final heat treatment |
| Cantidad mínima de pedido | Usually 5 tons for bulk export supply |
Round bars supplied in different diameters for bulk tool steel orders.
Flat bars and plates supplied for distributors and machining customers.
Packed and labeled tool steel prepared for export shipment.Control de calidad antes del envío
Quality control must happen before the material enters the buyer’s warehouse, machining process, or heat treatment process. Aobo Steel focuses on inspection items that matter to distributors, stockists, importers, and industrial users.
Inspección de UT
Ultrasonic testing helps check internal soundness before shipment according to agreed requirements.
Comprobación de dureza
Hardness inspection helps confirm supplied condition, especially annealed condition for downstream machining.
Composición química
Composition checking supports grade confirmation and reduces the risk of material mismatch.
UT ultrasonic testing for internal soundness control.
Hardness checking before shipment.
Chemical composition testing for grade confirmation.| Inspection Item | Purpose for Buyers |
|---|---|
| Composición química | Confirms the material matches the agreed steel grade or equivalent standard. |
| Hardness Inspection | Confirms supplied condition before downstream machining or heat treatment. |
| Ultrasonic Testing | Helps check internal soundness before shipment when specified. |
| Dimension and Tolerance Check | Reduces disputes before packing and loading. |
| MTC and Order Documentation | Supports traceability for distributors, stockists, and industrial customers. |
Logística de exportación a granel
Aobo Steel structures export orders around material length, packing, labeling, documentation, and loading feasibility. This helps distributors and importers plan inventory, unloading, warehouse classification, and repeat purchasing more clearly.
Delivery and Planning
| Forged Steel Lead Time | Around 30 days, depending on grade, size, and order details |
| Hot Rolled Steel Lead Time | Around 45–60 days |
| ESR Steel Lead Time | Around 45–60 days |
| Preferred Order Model | Bulk or container-level purchasing |
| Planificación de la duración | Usually 2–5.5 m, suitable for export loading control |
Container-level loading for bulk tool steel export orders.
Steel bars fixed inside the container for safer export transportation.Why Loading Control Matters
Bulk tool steel orders are heavy, long, and difficult to handle after arrival. Proper packing, fixing, labeling, and container loading help reduce transportation risk and make unloading easier for distributors, stockists, and warehouse teams.
How We Work With Overseas Buyers
Our cooperation process is designed to make the order clear before production and shipment. We confirm the key details first, then arrange sourcing, inspection, documentation, packing, and loading according to the agreed requirement.
A quién servimos
Aobo Steel mainly works with overseas distributors, steel stockists, warehouse suppliers, bulk importers, and industrial buyers. Our current export experience includes customers in Eastern Europe, Brazil, Argentina, the Philippines, India, Vietnam, and other industrial markets.
Supply Scope
We mainly supply tool steel raw materials in annealed or agreed delivery condition. Our cooperation focuses on bulk material supply, grade confirmation, inspection communication, export documentation, and shipment coordination.
Company Information
| Company Name | Huangshi Aobo Mould Material Co., Ltd. |
| Brand Name | Acero Aobo |
| DIRECCIÓN | No. 141 Huangjiawan, Shileishan Village, Xisai District, Huangshi City, China |
| Productos principales | Tool steel round bars, flat bars, plates, forged materials, hot rolled materials, peeled or turned bars, and milled materials |
| Correo electrónico | [email protected] |
| Website | www.aobosteel.com |
Need Bulk Tool Steel Supply From China?
Send us your required grade, size, quantity, surface condition, tolerance requirement, and destination port. Aobo Steel can support distributors, stockists, importers, and industrial buyers with stable tool steel supply and order-level documentation.
