Aobo Steel Product Catalog
Tool Steel Series – AISI, DIN, JIS Standards
Below is our tool steel catalog
AISI D2 / DIN 1.2379 / JIS SKD11
Highly wear-resistant cold work tool steel for stamping and shearing dies.
AISI D3 / DIN 1.2080 / JIS SKD1
Excellent wear resistance cold work tool steel for high hardness stamping and cutting tools.
AISI A2 / DIN 1.2363 / JIS SKD12
Good toughness and wear resistance cold work tool steel, suitable for medium speed stamping and forming dies.
AISI O1 / DIN 1.2510 / JIS SKS3
Oil-hardened cold work tool steel for tools, punches and shear edges
AISI O2 / DIN 1.2842
High manganese oil hardened steel with good toughness for cold work molds and cutting tools.
AISI H11 / DIN 1.2343 / SKD6
Hot work tool steel, good heat fatigue resistance, suitable for forging and die casting molds.
AISI H13 / DIN 1.2344 / SKD61
High quality hot work tool steel, high temperature resistant, suitable for die casting molds.
S7 / DIN 1.2355
High impact toughness die steel for hot and cold work dies and heavy duty stamping tools.
What is tool steel
Tool steels have good strength, toughness, hardness, wear resistance, and tempering stability. According to their different uses, tool steel can be divided into cutting edge, mold, and gauge steel. Depending on its chemical composition, tool steel can be divided into carbon, alloy, and high-speed steel.
High hardness and wear resistance are among the most important properties of tool steel. High wear resistance ensures and improves the tool life under the necessary conditions. In addition, different uses of tool steel have their own special performance requirements; for example, cutting edge steel also requires red hardness and a certain degree of strength and toughness, and gauge steel also requires high dimensional stability. High hardness, high wear resistance is one of the most important tool steel performance. High wear resistance ensures and improves the tool life under the necessary conditions. In addition, different uses of tool steel have their own special performance requirements; for example, cutting edge steel also requires red hardness and a certain degree of strength and toughness, and gauge steel also requires high dimensional stability.
Tool steel can be mainly used to manufacture various cutting, molding, and measuring tools.
The main properties of tool steel include hardness, wear resistance, strength, toughness, machinability, quenching temperature range, hardenability, decarburization sensitivity, heat treatment deformation, grinding, etc..
We have a more detailed article explaining tool steel. If you want more information, please click “What is tool steel?“
Basic information of various tool steels offered by Aobo Steel
AISI D2 / DIN 1.2379 / JIS SKD11
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Vanadium (V) | Silicon (Si) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| D2 | 1.40 – 1.60 | 11.00 – 13.00 | 0.70 – 1.20 | 0.50 – 1.10 | 0.10 – 0.60 | 0.10 – 0.60 | 0.030 max | 0.030 max |
| 1.2379 | 1.40 – 1.60 | 11.00 – 13.00 | 0.70 – 1.20 | 0.50 – 1.10 | 0.10 – 0.60 | 0.10 – 0.60 | 0.030 max | 0.030 max |
| SKD11 | 1.40 – 1.60 | 11.00 – 13.00 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.2 – 0.5 | ≤0.4 | ≤0.6 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 |
Characteristics
Exceptional wear resistance and edge retention, ideal for cutting tools and dies requiring long-lasting sharpness.
Applications
Blanking and Forming Dies/Drawing Dies/Extrusion Dies/Roll Forming Rolls/Thread Rolling Dies/Long-Run Tooling/Gauges/Liners/ Wear Plates/Machine Parts/Shear Blades/Slitters/Knives
AISI D3 / DIN 1.2080 / JIS SKD1
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Manganese (Mn) | Silicon (Si) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| AISI D3 (%) | 1.50 – 2.35 | 11.0 – 13.5 | 0.10 – 0.60 | 0.10 – 0.60 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| DIN 1.2080 (%) | 1.90 – 2.35 | 11.0 – 13.5 | 0.15 – 0.60 | 0.10 – 0.60 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| JIS SKD1 (%) | 1.90 – 2.20 | 11.0 – 13.0 | 0.20 – 0.60 | 0.10 – 0.60 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
Characteristics
D3 Offers extreme hardness and wear resistance, suited for applications demanding maximum abrasion resistance despite reduced toughness.
Applications
Cold work dies/Blanking and forming dies/Punches/Shear blades/Trimming dies/Gauges/Wear plates
AISI A2 / DIN 1.2363 / JIS SKD12
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Vanadium (V) | Silicon (Si) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| AISI A2 Steel | 0.95 – 1.05 | 4.75 – 5.50 | 0.90 – 1.40 | 0.15 – 0.50 | 0.10 – 0.50 | 0.40 – 1.00 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 |
| DIN 1.2363 Steel | 0.95 – 1.05 | 5.00 – 5.20 | 1.10 – 1.20 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | N/A | N/A |
| JIS SKD12 Steel | 0.95 – 1.05 | 4.80 – 5.50 | 0.90 – 1.20 | 0.15 – 0.35 | 0.10 – 0.40 | 0.40 – 0.80 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 |
Characteristics
Combines good toughness with moderate wear resistance and minimal distortion during heat treatment, making it versatile for various tooling applications.
Applications
Cutting tools/Dies and molds/Knives and blades/Industrial shear blades/Gauges and precision instruments/Thread rolling dies/Stamping tools
AISI O1 / DIN 1.2510 / JIS SKS3
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Silicon (Si) | Chromium (Cr) | Tungsten (W) | Vanadium (V) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| AISI O1 (%) | 0.85 – 1.00 | 1.00 – 1.40 | 0.10 – 0.50 | 0.40 – 0.70 | 0.40 – 0.60 | Max 0.30 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| DIN 1.2510 (%) | 0.90 – 1.05 | 1.00 – 1.20 | 0.15 – 0.35 | 0.50 – 0.70 | 0.50 – 0.70 | 0.05 – 0.15 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| JIS SKS3 (%) | 0.90 – 1.00 | 0.90 – 1.20 | Max 0.35 | 0.50 – 1.00 | 0.50 – 1.00 | – | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
Characteristics
Valued for its ease of machining and heat treatment, providing a balanced performance for general-purpose tools.
Applications
Cutting tools/Blanking dies/Forming dies/Gauges/Knives and blades/Punches/Jigs and fixtures
AISI O2 / DIN 1.2842
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Silicon (Si) | Chromium (Cr) | Vanadium (V) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| AISI O2 (%) | 0.85 – 0.95 | 1.40 – 1.80 | Max 0.50 | Max 0.35 | Max 0.30 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| DIN 1.2842 (%) | 0.85 – 0.95 | 1.80 – 2.20 | 0.10 – 0.40 | 0.20 – 0.50 | 0.05 – 0.20 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
Characteristics
Similar to O1 but with slightly enhanced wear resistance while maintaining good machinability and toughness.
Applications
Blanking dies/Forming dies/Punches/Trimming dies/Gauges/Shear blades/Precision tools
AISI H11 / DIN 1.2343 / JIS SKD6
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Vanadium (V) | Silicon (Si) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| AISI H11 (%) | 0.32 – 0.42 | 4.75 – 5.50 | 1.25 – 1.75 | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.20 – 0.50 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| DIN 1.2343 (%) | 0.35 – 0.42 | 4.80 – 5.30 | 1.10 – 1.40 | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.90 – 1.20 | 0.25 – 0.50 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| JIS SKD6 (%) | 0.30 – 0.40 | 4.50 – 5.50 | 1.00 – 1.50 | 0.20 – 0.50 | 0.25 – 1.00 | 0.20 – 0.50 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
Characteristics
Excels in hot-work applications due to its high toughness and resistance to thermal fatigue, ideal for forging and extrusion tools.
Applications
Hot forging dies/Extrusion dies/Die-casting tools/Hot shear blades/Mandrels/Punches/Aerospace components
AISI H13 / DIN 1.2344 / JIS SKD61
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Vanadium (V) | Silicon (Si) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| AISI H13 (%) | 0.32 – 0.45 | 4.75 – 5.50 | 1.10 – 1.75 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.20 – 0.50 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| DIN 1.2344 (%) | 0.37 – 0.43 | 4.80 – 5.50 | 1.10 – 1.40 | 0.85 – 1.15 | 0.90 – 1.20 | 0.25 – 0.50 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| JIS SKD61 (%) | 0.35 – 0.42 | 4.50 – 5.50 | 1.00 – 1.50 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.25 – 1.00 | 0.20 – 0.50 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
Characteristics
Preferred for high-temperature applications, offering superior heat resistance and thermal fatigue resistance for die-casting and forming tools.
Applications
Hot forging dies/Extrusion dies/Die-casting molds/Hot shear blades/Plastic injection molds/Mandrels/Aerospace structural components
S7 / DIN 1.2355
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Silicon (Si) | Manganese (Mn) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Vanadium (V) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| AISI S7 (%) | 0.45 – 0.55 | 0.20 – 0.40 | 0.20 – 0.90 | 3.00 – 3.50 | 1.30 – 1.60 | 0.20 – 0.30 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
| DIN 1.2355 (%) | 0.45 – 0.55 | 0.20 – 0.40 | 0.30 – 0.50 | 3.00 – 3.50 | 1.30 – 1.60 | 0.20 – 0.30 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
Characteristics
Engineered for shock resistance, providing exceptional impact toughness for tools subjected to heavy loads or sudden blows.
Applications
Shock-resistant dies/Punches/Shear blades/Cold forging dies/Chisels/Pneumatic tools/Plastic molds
DIN 1.2436
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Tungsten (W) | Manganese (Mn) | Silicon (Si) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| Percentage (%) | 2.00–2.25% | 11.00–12.00% | 0.60–0.80% | 0.20–0.40% | 0.10–0.40% | ≤ 0.03% | ≤ 0.03% |
Characteristics
High hardness and wear resistance, ideal for demanding cold-work applications requiring extreme durability.
Applications
Cold work dies/Blanking dies/Punches/Trimming dies/Shear blades/Forming dies/Wear-resistant tools
DIN 1.2714
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Nickel (Ni) | Silicon (Si) | Manganese (Mn) | Vanadium (V) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| Percentage (%) | 0.50 – 0.60 | 1.00 – 1.20 | 0.45 – 0.55 | 1.50 – 1.80 | 0.10 – 0.40 | 0.60 – 0.90 | 0.05 – 0.15 | Max 0.030 | Max 0.030 |
Characteristics
A robust hot-work steel with excellent toughness and heat resistance, suitable for forging dies and plastic molds.
Applications
Hot forging dies/Hot extrusion dies/Hammer dies/Plastic molds/Hot shear blades/Die inserts/Mandrels
DC53
Chemical composition
| Element | Carbon (C) | Chromium (Cr) | Nickel (Ni) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Vanadium (V) | Manganese (Mn) | Silicon (Si) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| Percentage | 0.50–0.60% | 0.80–1.20% | 1.50–1.80% | 0.35–0.55% | 0.05–0.15% | 0.60–0.90% | 0.10–0.40% | ≤ 0.03% | ≤ 0.03% |
Characteristics
Stands out for its unique blend of high toughness and wear resistance, often used as an advanced alternative to D2 in cold-work applications.
Applications
Precision stamping dies/Cold forging dies/Deep drawing dies/Thread rolling dies/Blanking dies/Punches/Shear blades
Why choose Aobo Steel as your tool steel supplier
Under the premise of ensuring quality, our prices are approximately 3% lower than the market price.
Before shipment, all goods undergo 100% strict component, UT, and hardness testing.
The goods are strictly reinforced during container loading to ensure safe sea transportation.
We are online 24 hours a day to answer any questions from customers at any time.
With over 20 years of experience in forged tool steel production, we have a deep understanding of our products.
We offer over 100 types of steel, including tool, alloy, stainless, alloy structural, and carbon steel.
We provide free cutting services.
With over 40 processing suppliers surrounding us, we can deliver more than 2,000 tons of steel monthly.
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