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Tool and Mould Steel
        The Company has established a comprehensive new materials production system for high-alloy tool and mould steel, and completed a complete production chain from smelting, remelting, forging, cold/hot rolling, drawing and rolling to deep processing, as well as spray forming of molten steel, metal powder production, and hot isostatic pressing. Its production equipment is internationally leading. As a renowned Chinese manufacturer of new materials such as high-speed steel and mould steel, it is the first enterprise in China to achieve large-scale production of tool and mould steel materials via powder metallurgy. Recognized as a leading private enterprise, it ranks among China's Top 500 Private Manufacturing Enterprises, and honored as a Model Industrial Enterprise in China. It holds a top-tier global position in the SMR Steel Ranking for comprehensive strength of tool and mould steel.

Hot Work Tool Steel

TG Grade As-Shipped Hardness C Si Mn Cr Mo W V Others Hardness after Heat Treatment（HRC） Main properties Applications
O1 HB 190 0.95 0.3 1.1 0.5 - 0.5 0.1 - 56-60 General-purpose oil-hardening die steel with good surface hardness and wear resistance. Cutting: Blanking, Punching, Shearing, Trimming.
Forming: Bending, Drawing, Hydroforming, Hemming, Brushing.
Instruments and Measuring Tools.
Cr12MoV HB 210 1.5 0.3 0.3 12 0.5 - 0.2 - 58-60 It possesses excellent wear resistance, hardenability, hardening capacity, strength-toughness, thermal stability, compressive strength, and minimal deformation. Components and tools such as intricately-shaped punching dies, inserts for complex moulds, drawing dies, wire drawing dies, thread rolling dies, cold extrusion dies, cold shear blades, circular saws, standard cutting tools, and measuring instruments.
SKD11 HB 210 1.5 0.3 0.3 12 0.8 - 0.3 - 58-60 It exhibits high strength, toughness, balanced heat resistance, good machinability, and low deformation after heat treatment. It is used for manufacturing cold-work or hot-work trimming dies, hemming rolls, thread rolling dies, wire drawing dies, transformer core punching dies, sheet metal slitting knives, tube forming rolls, special forming rolls, and similar components.
D2 HB 210 1.5 0.3 0.3 12 0.8 - 0.8 - 58-62 High wear resistance and strength. Blanking, fine blanking, punching, cutting, shearing, trimming, and slitting.
DC53 HB 230 1 1 0.3 8 2 - 0.3 - 60-62 High toughness, high hardness, and minimal deformation. Blanking dies, cold forming dies, cold drawing dies, forming rolls, punches, precision blanking tools for wire-cut processing, and stamping dies for various applications, as well as tools for plastic deformation of hard-to-machine materials.
A2 HB 220 1 0.3 0.6 5.3 1.1 - 0.2 - 60-62 It offers good hardenability, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, making it suitable for medium-volume production requirements. This steel is used for cold work dies performing blanking, punching, cutting, shearing, and trimming, as well as for plastic moulds processing abrasive plastic pellets.
S7 HB 220 0.55 0.3 0.8 3.5 1.5 - 0.2 - 58-60 An impact-resistant tool steel with excellent toughness and high strength. Punches, forging dies, cutting blades, plastic moulds, pneumatic tools.
TGX12 HB 210 0.7 0.2 0.5 5 2.3 - 0.5 - 58-60 It exhibits excellent resistance to chipping and cracking, along with high compressive strength. Suitable for PVD coating to maximize wear resistance. Precision Stamping of Stainless Steel

Cold Work Tool Steel

TG Grade As-Shipped Hardness C Si Mn Cr Mo W V Others Hardness after Heat Treatment（HRC） Main properties Applications
TGPP13 HB 190 0.36 1 0.4 5 1.45 - 0.9 - 46-52 High temperature resistance and excellent wear resistance. Ideal for high-volume plastic moulds and small-sized die-casting moulds for magnesium, aluminum, and zinc alloys.
TGE11 HB 190 0.36 0.9 0.3 5 1.3 - 0.4 - 45-50 High toughness, excellent polishability, and uniform microstructure. moulds for automotive lighting system components such as lenses, bezels, and reflectors.
TGE21 HB 190 0.36 0.3 0.3 5 1.8 - 0.5 - 45-50 It demonstrates high toughness, exceptional heat resistance, superior hardenability, and strong resistance to tempering Suitable for die-casting moulds with complex cavity structures and demanding toughness requirements.
TGE23 HB 190 0.35 0.2 0.4 5 2.3 - 0.5 - 46-53 It demonstrates high toughness, exceptional heat resistance, superior hardenability, and strong resistance to tempering Large-scale aluminum alloy die-casting moulds, heatsinks, filters, and other die-casting moulds with complex structures and high toughness requirements.
TGE55 HB 190 0.36 0.2 0.4 5 2.3 - 0.5 Co 0.6\Ni 0.6 46-53 High toughness, excellent heat resistance, and superior red hardness, providing effective resistance against gate erosion and heat checking. High-pressure die-casting moulds and high-volume moulds for magnesium, aluminum, and zinc alloys.

Plastic mould Steel

TG Grade As-Shipped Hardness C Si Mn Cr Mo W V Others Hardness after Heat Treatment（HRC） Main properties Applications
1.2083 HB 220 0.38 0.3 0.5 13 - - - - 48-52 Good acid and wear resistance. Templates, jigs & fixtures, and plastic moulds for moderately corrosive applications.
440C HB 220 0.9 0.3 0.5 17.5 0.5 - - - 56-60 High corrosion resistance and hardness. This material is primarily used for manufacturing bearing components that operate in corrosive environments and unlubricated, strongly oxidizing atmospheres. It is also employed to produce high-quality cutting tools such as medical scalpels, scissors, as well as nozzles, bearings, and other precision parts.
TGP35 ESR1.2083MOD HB 220 0.25 0.3 0.5 13.5 - - - Ni 0.3 +N 48-52 A plastic mould stainless steel that combines corrosion resistance, toughness, and polishability, ensuring deep-cavity moulds are resistant to cracking and surface marking. Ideal for plastic moulds requiring corrosion resistance and high surface finish, as well as blow moulds.
TGP32 ESRS136MOD HB 220 0.25 0.3 0.5 13.5 0.5 - 0.3 Ni 0.60 +N 48-52 The high-temperature homogenization and ultra-refining process delivers unique properties including high toughness, corrosion resistance, and hardenability. Ideal for plastic moulds requiring exceptionally high surface gloss, moulds for corrosive plastics (e.g., containing flame retardants), deep-cavity moulds, moulds with complex geometries, and automotive lighting moulds.
TGP80R HRC 38-42 0.14 0.3 1.4 0.3 0.3 Ni 2.8\ Cu 0.9 \Al 0.9 Ni 2.8\ Cu 0.9 \Al 0.9 Ni 2.8\ Cu 0.9 \Al 0.9 Pre-hardened Steel, No Further Heat Treatment Required. High hardness, excellent polishability, good EDM performance, and superior weldability. moulds with excellent EDM and polishing performance, household appliance moulds.
1.2767 HB 250 0.45 0.25 0.35 1.25 0.2 - - Ni 3.9 50-54 Excellent toughness and stamping performance. Suitable for high-toughness plastic moulds and small angular lifters.

High Speed Steel

TG Grade As-Shipped Hardness C Si Mn Cr Mo W V Others Hardness after Heat Treatment（HRC） Main properties Applications
M2 HB 250 0.85 0.3 0.3 4 5 6 2 - 62-64 Good toughness, high red hardness, and excellent wear resistance. Used for precision die stamping (e.g., terminals), various cutting tools and implements, as well as wear-resistant parts under high-stress conditions.
M35 HB300 0.93 0.5 0.3 4.2 5 64 1.8 Co 4.8 64-67 High hardness, red hardness, and wear resistance, with toughness and bending strength comparable to conventional high-speed steel. Ideal for manufacturing heavy-duty cutting tools requiring wear/impact resistance, high-grade stamping dies, thread rolling dies, tools demanding high toughness and complex geometries (e.g. reamers, milling cutters, drill bits, punches).
M42 HB300 1.08 0.65 0.4 4 9.5 1.5 2.3 Co 8.0 67-69 It exhibits high red hardness, excellent wear resistance, superior cutting performance, and high impact toughness. Its fine and uniform grain structure ensures high toughness, while the fine carbide particles contribute to high hardness and outstanding wear resistance. Ideal for manufacturing heavy-duty cutting tools, high-precision dies, thread rolls, and complex tools requiring exceptional toughness, such as drills, milling cutters, and punches.

Spray Forming

TG Grade As-Shipped Hardness C Si Mn Cr Mo W V Others Hardness after Heat Treatment（HRC） Main properties Applications
TSFD2 HB 210 1.5 0.3 0.3 12 0.8 - 0.8 - 58-63 Advantages of products manufactured by spray forming process: Due to rapid solidification, the material exhibits minimal micro-segregation, uniform composition, refined microstructure, and low distortion. These characteristics result in exceptional wear resistance and significantly extended service life. Thread Rolling Dies, Precision Stamping
TSFDC53 HB 230 1 1 0.3 8 2 - 0.3 - 60-62 Advantages of products manufactured by spray forming process: Due to rapid solidification, the material exhibits minimal micro-segregation, uniform composition, refined microstructure, and low distortion. These characteristics result in exceptional wear resistance and significantly extended service life. Precision blanking dies and stamping dies for various applications, as well as dies for cold forging, deep drawing, and thread rolling.

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