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Understanding The Characteristics And Uses Of Die Steel

Die steel is made with plain steel or alloy steel. It is used for the manufacturing of tools, which can be used for multiple purposes, including cutting, stamping, shearing, punching, chipping, etc. There are many different types of die steels that are present in the market. Depending on the way, the Die Steel is manufactured, the types of die steels include: -       Hot work Steel   : H-11, H13, DB6, P20, ( 2343, 2344, 2714, 2378) -       Cold work steels   :  D2 , D3, O1 ( 2379 , 2080 ) -       Shock resistant and low carbon tool steel -       High speed die steel  M2 , M35, T1 -       Plastic mold tool steel  P20 , P20 +Ni   ( 2311, 2738 ) To increase the level of hardness of tool steels, various elements with alloying properties like chromium, vanadium, molybdenum, manganese and tungsten are added to the pla...

DB 6 STEEL

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As the designation itself implies, DB 6 is a Die Block Steel conforming presumably to AISI L6 (U.S.) , SKT4 ( Japan ) and similar to DIN 1.2714 (Europe). Containing Nickel (1.4 to 1.6%); Chromium (0.8 to 1.1%); Molybdenum (0.35 to 0.50%); and traces of Vanadium; it is a borderline high-Carbon steel since its Carbon content is between 0.55 and 0.60 and being higher than that of steels of the DIN 1.2714 class, it is harder without an increase in brittleness.  Its Nickel content gives it great impact resistance, while its Chromium content provides both, toughness and corrosion resistance, so wear is minimal. It is also resistant to thermal shock and thermal fatigue cracking. Molybdenum contributes to high temperature tensile strength. In austenitic Chromium-Nickel steels it inhibits pitting and crevice corrosion, even when Chloride and Sulphur levels are high. VIRAT SPECIAL STEELS, INDIA supplying a versatile steel DB6 MOULD STEEL that may be used for both hot and cold wor...

H13 STEEL

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VIRAT SPECIAL STEELS Pvt. Ltd.   Introduce H-13 material & Modify H13 ( DIN 2344 / SKD61/ AISI H13) for the application of drop forgings, Extrusion, Pressure Die Casting etc. H13 steels belong to a family of Hot-Working Steels, a group of steel that is used to cut or shape material at high temperatures. These H-group tool steels were developed for strength and hardness during prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures. These tool steels are low carbon and moderate alloy with significant carbide content resulting in good hot hardness and toughness, coupled with fair wear resistance. The main alloy constituents of H13 are Chromium (4.75 to 5.5%); Molybdenum (1.1 to 1.75%); Vanadium (0.8 to 1.2%); and nominal volume of Nickel (only 0.3%). While Molybdenum and Vanadium provide strength, the high Chromium content makes H13 resistant to softening when at high temperatures (red hardness). H-13 is also resilient in to shock and abrasion. It is capable of withstanding ra...

DB6 steel offers desirable characteristics for hot metal forging dies manufacture

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Think of different interventions in the developmental history of mankind and economy and you will stumble upon a few that really changed the pace and direction of growth. Steel is one such product and it is rather a much younger sibling of the parent metal iron; while Iron Age cultures synergized the human development in different parts of world. Steel gave the impetus and desirable perfection quotient to generate viability for many innovations. No wonder, we developed a passion for this alloy of iron and are still engaged in making its specialized types like the DB6 steel . DB6 which is also known as DIN2714 in Europe , SKT4 in Japan and AISI L6 in USA is considered the perfect choice for the manufacture of closed forging dies. These dies are then used in various enterprising tasks in multiple verticals of economy. Why DB6? DB6 gained prominence as a die making steel alloy that displays high resilience for the hot metal working that is the integral component of metal forgin...