Cold work tool steels
TopSteel delivers your cold work steel for numerous applications
You want to buy cold work tool steel for cutting and pressing? A sturdy steel such as KS-80? Or CMR for working with PVC? In need of other options? Let TopSteel Belgium take care of it: you can buy steel from us that offers the superior performance you require, and with the composition and alloy that are just right for your company or activity. Making the right choice of cold work tool steel guarantees your operational efficiency. Rely on our steel dealership’s know-how and experience.
Kind & Co Edelstahl
TopSteel is the authorised commercial agent in Belgium for Kind & Co Edelstahl, known for its superior steel, reliable service and expert advice tailored to the customer. Like to know more? We’ll be happy to help.
Fields of application for cold Work tool steels
| Brand name | Mat.-Nr. | AISI | Reference analysis – in mass – % | Resistance to wear | Resistance to chipping | Resistance to plastic deformation | Machinabiltiy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Cr | Ni | |||||||
| CH16V | 1.2379 | D2 | 1,50 | 11,25 | – | **** | * | **** | *** |
| CH5M | 1.2363 | A2 | 1,00 | 5,25 | – | *** | ** | *** | **** |
| KL | 1.2550 | S1 | 0,60 | 1,10 | – | ** | *** | ** | *** |
| PK | 1.2542 | – | 0,45 | 1,10 | – | ** | **** | * | *** |
| N400 | 1.2767 | – | 0,45 | 1,35 | 4,00 | * | ***** | * | ** |
| FSR | Special | – | 1,20 | 11,50 | – | ***** | * | ***** | *** |
| PM823 | Special | 0,84 | 7,70 | – | **** | *** | ***** | *** | |
| PW812 | Special | 1,13 | 7,70 | – | **** | ** | ***** | *** | |
| CS1 | Special | – | 0,50 | 5,00 | – | ** | ***** | *** | ** |
| USD-H | 1.2345 | H13 mod. | 0,51 | 4,90 | – | ** | **** | *** | **** |
| CR7V-L | Special | 0,42 | 6,50 | – | ** | **** | ** | *** | |
| HS1 | Special | – | 0,50 | 8,00 | – | *** | *** | *** | *** |
High temperature resistance
Cold work steel is ideal for use at temperatures of up to 200° Celsius. It is found in tools for cutting or pressing and shaping materials, as well as in the extrusion of plastic.
Ideal alloys
This steel type derives its durability, toughness and strength from the alloy used – with higher chromium levels and the addition of molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten.
At the customer’s request
You can find solutions for steel at TopSteel for every possible application and operational field. At TopSteel you’ll find the best steel offering the highest efficiency.
Innovation and solutions for cold work tool steel
Tool steel and cold work steel have to meet ever more stringent requirements. To achieve these high standards you need the right tool steel for the right application, perfectly tailored. Our team of experts keeps its finger on the pulse regarding the technical properties of the steel and the requirements in the application area, so that our steel dealership can ensure the right solution and take advantage of innovations and new developments.
Key properties of our cold work steel
- Durability.
- Toughness.
- Sturdiness.
- Pressure resistance.
- Easily machined.
- Retains its shape after heat treatment.
Ask our experts for advice
Need advice? Ask us for more information about our cold work steel for good tools. We’ll be happy to help with your cold work steel requirements. Together with you, we’ll look for the ideal composition you need in your business.