Tool Steels
High Speed Steel and Alloy Tool Steel manufactured by conventional ingot route, conforming to international standards.
Tool Steels Manufacturing
Tool Steels are being manufactured by the Conventional ingot route. Powmex Steels Division manufactures products for full range of tool requirements of various industries which conform to international standards.
Conventional Ingot Route
Traditional manufacturing process ensuring superior quality and consistency
Full Range Production
Complete spectrum of tool steel grades for diverse industrial applications
International Standards
All products conform to ASTM, DIN, and other global quality standards
High Speed Steel & Alloy Tool Steel Grades
We manufacture a comprehensive range of tool steel grades designed to meet the exacting requirements of cutting tool manufacturers and industrial applications.
High Speed Steel (HSS)
- M2 / M35 / M42 Grades
- T1 / T15 Grades
- Cobalt High Speed Steel
- Tungsten High Speed Steel
Alloy Tool Steel
- Hot Work Tool Steel (H11, H13)
- Cold Work Tool Steel (D2, D3)
- Shock Resistant Tool Steel
- Special Purpose Tool Steel
Chemical Composition of Tool Steel Grades
The table below gives different grades manufactured and their chemical composition conforming to international standards.
| Grade | Standard | C % | Cr % | W % | Mo % | V % | Co % | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | ASTM A600 | 0.78-1.05 | 3.75-4.50 | 5.50-6.75 | 4.50-5.50 | 1.75-2.20 | - | General Purpose HSS |
| M35 | ASTM A600 | 0.82-0.95 | 3.75-4.50 | 5.50-6.75 | 4.50-5.50 | 1.75-2.20 | 4.50-5.50 | High Performance Cutting |
| H11 | ASTM A681 | 0.33-0.43 | 4.75-5.50 | - | 1.10-1.60 | 0.30-0.60 | - | Hot Work Dies |
| H13 | ASTM A681 | 0.32-0.45 | 4.75-5.50 | - | 1.10-1.75 | 0.80-1.20 | - | Die Casting Dies |
| D2 | ASTM A681 | 1.40-1.60 | 11.00-13.00 | - | 0.70-1.20 | 1.10 max | - | Cold Work Dies |
| D3 | ASTM A681 | 2.00-2.35 | 11.00-13.50 | - | - | 1.00 max | - | Blanking Dies |
International Standards Compliance
ASTM Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials specifications for tool steels
DIN Standards
German Institute for Standardization specifications
IS Standards
Indian Standards for tool steel manufacturing
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