Tool Steel Properties & Application

Tool Steel Properties Tool steels are used for cutting in other items such as cutting tools, dies, hand tools, knives. Tool steel encompasses a diverse range of carbon steels and alloy steels specifically crafted for the production of various tools and tooling applications, such as cutting tools, dies, hand tools, knives, and more. These steels excel due to their unique attributes, including exceptional hardness, resistance to abrasion and deformation, and the capacity to maintain a sharp cutting edge even under high temperatures. Consequently, tool steels prove highly effective in shaping other materials through processes like cutting, machining, stamping, or forging. Featuring a carbon content ranging from 0.5% to 1.5%, tool steels undergo meticulous manufacturing under precisely controlled conditions to achieve the desired quality. The pivotal characteristics of tool steel are predominantly influenced by the presence of carbides in its matrix. Tungsten, chromiu...