Tool Steel Casting Specialty Metals
Tool steel casting is a critical process in the production of high-performance components used across various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and tooling. Known for its superior hardness, resistance to wear and deformation, and the ability to retain strength at high temperatures, tool steel is a go-to material for tools, dies, and molds. This page outlines the key features, types, benefits, and applications of tool steel casting.
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Guangdong Bridge Technology Co Ltd. may be your answer for a quality metal investment casting when your die-casting,Custom Titanium Iron Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Cnc Turning Parts Small Metal Cnc Milling Service For Machining Prototype powdered metal part, or plastic injection part doesn’t have the adequate strength you require.
What is Tool Steel?
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Machining Capabilities
Tired of purchasing raw castings, sending them out for secondary machining operations, bringing them back in house for inspection, then re-sending out for heat treat and/or protective coating?
Guangdong Bridge Technology Co Ltd Precision Casting, Inc. to eliminate this tedious exercise. Guangdong Bridge Technology Co Ltd. can be your one-stop-shop and has in-house machining capabilities as well as outside machining services available for specialized machining.
Guangdong Bridge Technology Co Ltd. has the know-how and experience to provide a turn-key product ready for assembly. We have the ability to finish to tolerances as close as +/-.001”.
Investment casting
We specialize in turning, drilling, tapping, and a variety of other machining capabilities to offer a complete product. With these in-house turning capabilities, Guangdong Bridge Technology Co Ltdquote your bar stock requirements, which complements our investment casting line.
Guangdong Bridge Technology Co Ltd. also has the resources to perform final heat treat as well, including through hardening, case hardening, carbo-nitride, induction hardening and many others.
We also offer protective coatings such as black oxide, anodizing, manganese phosphate, and zinc dichromate to name a few.
Whether it is short run or high volume, Guangdong Bridge Technology Co Ltd. wants to be your partner.
Types of Tool Steel Used in Casting
Tool steels are generally classified based on their alloying elements, properties, and applications. The most common types of tool steel used in casting include:
Water-Hardening Tool Steel (W-Series): These steels are among the simplest alloy tool steels and can be hardened by quenching in water. They are often used in low-cost, general-purpose applications such as cutting tools, drills, and knives.
Cold Work Tool Steel (O, A, D-Series): Known for their excellent wear resistance, cold work tool steels are used for cutting, stamping, and forming tools. They are designed to maintain their hardness and resist wear even at lower temperatures, making them ideal for cold-working processes.
Hot Work Tool Steel (H-Series): These steels are designed for use in high-temperature environments. They maintain their hardness and toughness even when exposed to extreme heat during forging, die casting, and extrusion processes. Hot work tool steels are commonly used in the production of molds and dies that operate under high thermal stress.
High-Speed Steel (M, T, and S-Series): High-speed steels are engineered to withstand high temperatures and retain their hardness at elevated working speeds. They are typically used in cutting tools like drills, saw blades, and milling cutters, providing superior wear resistance and performance at high speeds.
Specialty Tool Steel (L-Series, F-Series): These steels are formulated for specific applications, such as low-temperature hardening or enhanced machinability. They offer tailored properties for precision casting in unique conditions, such as for aerospace and defense components.
Applications of Tool Steel Casting
Tool steel casting is essential in numerous industries where precision, strength, and durability are critical. Some of the key applications include:
