Tool steels built for performance
Mold & Die
Mold and die applications place demanding requirements on hardness, toughness, wear resistance, thermal fatigue resistance and machinability. Move Metal provides sourcing solutions for tool steels used in mold and die manufacturing.
01Steels by mold type
Plastic molds
1.2311, 1.2312, 1.2738, 1.2083 ESR, 1.2316
Hot work tooling
1.2343 / H11, 1.2344 / H13, 1.2367
Cold work tooling
1.2379 / D2, 1.2080 / D3, 1.2842 and other grades according to application
02From material to application
Our support can include:
- 01
Material selection
Grade evaluation based on mold geometry, cycle severity and target hardness.
- 02
Sourcing
To order or from available sources, in the appropriate delivery condition.
- 03
Cutting / machining
Cut-to-size and, where required, rough machining coordination.
- 04
Heat treatment
Heat-treatment coordination for the target hardness and microstructure.
- 05
Delivery
According to the agreed terms, with traceable information.
Have a mold steel requirement?
Send us the grade, dimensions, quantity and target hardness; we will evaluate delivery condition and heat treatment together.
Request a QuoteLooking for a material?
Tell us your grade, specification, dimensions and quantity. We will work on the supply.