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Sep 20, 2023
PM Tool Steel Comparison Chart
A comparison chart is one of the tools available to the tooling manager. This PM tool steel comparison chart compares some of the common PM tool steel grades.
Sep 12, 2023
Tool Steel Supplier
Who do you depend on for your tool steel information? Who should you depend on for your tool steel supply? Discover the criteria necessary to make the correct choice.
Sep 11, 2023
Powder Metal Compaction
Learn about the powder compaction process, properties, characteristics and tool steels used.in the PM industry. The PM industry is very diverse, serving nearly every consumer market.
Sep 07, 2023
CPM 3V Tool Steel Data Sheet
CPM 3V provides good wear resistance and toughness in the HRC 58-60 range.
Sep 06, 2023
Welding of Tool Steel
Welding of tool steel is sometimes a necessary practice. This article is an explanation of the procedure and precautions that should be taken and equipment used when welding tool steel.
Aug 30, 2023
Tool and Die
Tool and die makers are a specialized group of manufacturers that produce tooling components for other industries. Tool steel is the center of the tool and die industry.
Aug 26, 2023
Steel Comparison Charts
Compare the wear resistance, hardness, toughness, red hardness and corrosion resistance of similar tool steel grades.
Aug 25, 2023
420HC Stainless Steel Data Sheet
A 420HC Stainless steel data sheet for the popular knife grade. 420 HC is a commonly used stainless steel grade that is used in the commercial knife industry. 420HC takes a very sharp cutting edge.
Aug 24, 2023
Temperature Color Guide
This is a temperature color guide indicating the appoximate temperature of steel when heated
Aug 23, 2023
Simply Tool Steel Home
Custom fabricated high-speed steel tool bits in PM M-48 and PM T-15
Aug 22, 2023
Recordkeeping for Tool Steel Heat Treating
Recordkeeping is a very important part of the heat treating process. If a tooling problem should occur, the manufacturer will want to look at the heat treating process for a possible solution.
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Aug 21, 2023
Quenching of Tool Steel
Quenching is the process of rapidly cooling the tool steel to freeze the alloying elements in the microstructure. Read the article for details and precautions of the quench cycle.
Aug 18, 2023
PM Tool Steel Heat Treating Cycle
PM tool steel heat treats differently than conventional tool steel. The time at the high temperature is much shorter. This diagram depicts the differences in the PM tool steel heat treating cycle.
Aug 15, 2023
Knife Steel Simplified Book
Knife Steel Simplified is our new book that contains 152 pages of tool steel information devoted to the knife maker engaged in the production of high-quality tool steel knives.
Aug 12, 2023
Metal Stamping
Metal stamping is the process of shaping metal coil or sheet into finished parts through the use of a tool set. These tool sets are manufactured from tool steel and hardened for strength.
Aug 08, 2023
Roll Forming
Roll forming is the process where metal sheet or coil is rolled between tool steel roll to form a profile on the sheet or coil.
Aug 07, 2023
Tool Steel Simplified Book
"Tool Steel Simplified" is packed with valued tool steel knowledge and resources necessary to produce high-quality tooling. 226 pages of information that can help you produce high-quality tooling for your manufacturing application.
Jul 23, 2023
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel Knives
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel Knives are the new emerging knives made from this new steel grade, bringing superior performance to the user.
Jul 23, 2023
Featured Knives
These featured knives are some of the highest quality knives available in the market. They have been tried, tested and proven to withstand the most demanding situations.
Jul 18, 2023
M-42 High Speed Steel Data Sheet
M-42 is a 8% cobalt high speed steel that offers superior heat and wear resistance over M-2 high speed steel. M-42 can be hardened to RC 67.
Jul 16, 2023
Conventional Tool Steel Production
How is tool steel produced? Read this article to gain an understanding of the conventional tool steel production process.
Jul 11, 2023
Common Alloying Elements of Tool Steel
What makes tool steel different from most other steel? How do the alloying elements affect tool steel? The answers are here.
Jul 03, 2023
SOG Terminus XR LTE Knife
Likely one of the best values in the high-quality knife industry. This SOG knife includes many features that aren't available at this price.
Jul 01, 2023
Knifemaking Tools
A curated list of the tools needed for custom knifemaking, both forging and grinding
Jun 26, 2023
CNC Machining of Tool Steel
CNC machining has become a leading force behind the manufacturing renaissance. CNC machining provides many benefits that enable the toolmaker to turn tool steel into a tooling component.
Jun 22, 2023
Contact STS
Submit your questions and suggestions to Simply Tool Steel. Do you have a question for us, or maybe a suggestion for a tool steel related article? Submit it here.
Jun 14, 2023
Leatherman Signal Topographical Multitool
The Signal is a complete 4.5-inch adventure buddy with 19 different tools including pliers, wire cutters, knife, saw, hammer, can opener, a diamond-coated sharpener and much more
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Jun 13, 2023
Machining Tool Steel
Machining tool steel is the process of shaping the tool steel into a useable form. Learn about the process here or add your knowledge to teach others.
Jun 12, 2023
Industries
Many manufacturing industries employ the use of tool steel in their process. Discover these industries, their manufacturing process and the tool steel grades that are used to produce the products.
Jun 09, 2023
High Speed Steel Comparison Chart
This high-speed steel chart compares the hardness, wear resistance, toughness and red hardness of M-2, M-42, PM M-4, PM M-48 and PM T-15.
Jun 08, 2023
Avoiding Tool Failure
Is tool failure a problem for your operation? Many factors contribute to the production of a good tool.. Using the proper precautions can lead to higher productivity.
May 26, 2023
A-11 Tool Steel Data Sheet
A-11 Tool steel is a very common high wear resistant tool steel. This grade achieves its wear resistance by forming vanadium carbides through the use of 10% vanadium content.
May 25, 2023
Calculating weight of tool steel
Learn how to properly calculate the weight of tool steel. These easy formulas for calculating the weight are very useful for engineers, machinist and buyers of tool steel
May 20, 2023
Rockwell Hardness Conversion Chart
Rockwell C-Scale is the standard scale on which tool steels are measured. Occasionally, the hardness is stated as Brinell hardness and must be converted to the Rockwell C-scale for comparison.
May 19, 2023
Conventional Tool Steel Heat Treating Cycle
Proper heat treating of your tooling is critical. This article covers the proper heat treating method for conventional tool steels, such as A-2, D-2, S-7 and H-13, to assure their best performance.
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May 12, 2023
CPM 154 Stainless Steel Data Sheet
CPM 154 is a PM version of the popular 154 CM stainless knife steel. The chemical composition is the same, however, the toughness and grindability has been improved.
May 09, 2023
Heat Treating Introduction
An understanding of the definition of heat treating and its' affect on the properties of tool steel is explained here.
May 04, 2023
What is Tool Steel
Tool steel forms nearly everything in your life. Tool steel is a special type of steel used in the production of tooling for many industrial processes.
May 03, 2023
440C Stainless Steel
440C Stainless steel is a heat treatable stainless steel that has been designed for very good wear resistance with moderate corrosion resistance in mild environments.
May 02, 2023
O-1 Oil Hardening Tool Steel
O-1 is widely used in production parts and tooling fixtures, jigs, slides and pins. O-1 is easily hardened and readily available in flat ground stock and drill rod.
Apr 20, 2023
Austenizing of Tool Steel
An explanation of the hardening, or austenizing of tool steel. This is the stage of the heat treating process when the transformation of the structure takes place.
Apr 19, 2023
Camping Gear / Emergency Tool
Rush Deer introduces a 16-in-1 hammer multi tool made of stainless steel and aluminum
Apr 18, 2023
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Apr 14, 2023
Ultimate Survival Multi-Tool
We have discovered what could be the ultimate survival multi-tool. This tactical shovel is designed and built to withstand the abuse in a desperate situation.
Apr 12, 2023
Choosing the Correct Tool Steel
Choosing the correct tool steel for your application will lead to successful production, less downtime and increased tool performance.
Apr 10, 2023
Tool Steel Tensile Strength
The tensile strength of tool steel is directly related to the hardness of tool steel. This chart shows the approximate tensile strength of tool steel at vaious hardnesses.
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