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May 06, 2021
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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Apr 28, 2021
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.
Apr 15, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 07, 2021
EDM of Tool Steel
The EDM process is used in many toolmaking industries to aid in the production of intircate tooling. Read about the EDM process and the necessary precautions for tool steel.
Mar 30, 2021
Tool Steel Wear Resistance
Tool steel wear resistance and hardness combine to provide longevity to the life of a tool. Do your tools wear out due to abrasion or adhesion? Find out how to tell the difference.
Mar 29, 2021
Choosing the Correct Tool Steel
Choosing the correct tool steel for your application will lead to successful production, less downtime and increased tool performance.
Mar 19, 2021
Tempering of Tool Steel
Improper or insufficient tempering of tool steel may lead to problems during use. Discover the importance of proper tempering and ways to reduce breakage.
Mar 18, 2021
Knife Steel Introduction
We have updated our knife steel introduction to include the newer CPM S35VN and M390 data sheets. These are two tough stainless knife steels with very good edge retention.Have you read this article?
Mar 11, 2021
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Custom fabricated high-speed steel tool bits in PM M-48 and PM T-15
Mar 10, 2021
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.
Jan 13, 2021
D-2 Tool Steel Data Sheet
D-2 is a standard tool steel in many manufacturing industries and custom knife making. D-2 tool steel provides high hardness and wear resistance for reliability.
Dec 23, 2020
Grinding Tool Steel
Chipping and cracking are two common problems that occur from the use of improper grinding practices. Severe tool steel damage may occur during the grinding operation
Dec 22, 2020
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.
Dec 18, 2020
Tool Steel Data Sheets
Data sheets for many common tool steel grades including O-1, L-6, A-2, D-2, S-7 and H-13, A-11, A-11LV, PM M-4, PM T-15, M-48 and many more tool steels with heat treating instructions
Dec 15, 2020
Steel Comparison Charts
Compare the wear resistance, hardness, toughness, red hardness and corrosion resistance of similar tool steel grades.
Dec 14, 2020
Properties of Tool Steel
Toughness, wear resistance and red hardness are inherent properties of tool steel. Hardness is another property that is developed during the heat treating process.
Aug 13, 2020
Tool Steel Selection
With so many tool steel grades available, how do you chose the correct tool steel grade for your application and what tool steel properties are required for your tool to be successful?
Jun 01, 2020
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel Data Sheet
New CPM S35VN stainless steel data sheet highlights the edge retention and toughness of this knife steel. CPM S35VN is a tougher version of CPM S30V, due to the addition of niobium.
May 28, 2020
M390 / CPM 20CV Stainless Steel Data Sheet
M390/CPM 20CV Stainless steel is a PM stainless grade that offers excellent corrosion resistance and good wear resistance through the use of high chromium and vanadium.
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May 22, 2020
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 13, 2020
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Mar 13, 2020
High Speed Steel Tool Bits
HSS tool bits are available in a variety of sizes and are used for many machining operations such as milling, boring and turning. M-2 and PM T-15 are very durable grades for these operations.
Feb 26, 2020
Stainless and Mold Steel Comparison Chart
Toughness, wear resistance, hardness and corrosion resistance of many common mold steels including 420 ESR and 440C stainless steel are compared on thiis stainless and mold steel comparison chart.
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Feb 07, 2020
Annealing of Tool Steel
Annealing is required when the tool steel needs to be restored to its' original soft condition.to facilitate further machining or hot working.
Feb 05, 2020
Stress Relieving of Tool Steel
Stress relieving tool steel plays a very important role. It reduces the stress in the tool that causes dimensional instability during the hardening process. See how this process works.
Jan 30, 2020
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.
Jan 23, 2020
STS Knife Store
Holiday gift giving just go a whole lot easier. STS Knife Store has some excellent buys on high-end knives. These knives and tools are catagorized by the blade steel to make selection simple.
Jan 03, 2020
Today's Tool Steel Knife News
Are knives one of your passions? We have published an ebook titled "Knife Steel Simplified" that will aid you in understanding knife steel, its' properties, heat treatment and also provide knife grinding tips to ensure that your custom made knives are of the best quality. You can find our downloadable book on our website or on our newsfeed. Tell your friends.
Jan 02, 2020
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.
Jan 02, 2020
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.
Dec 18, 2019
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.
Dec 11, 2019
EDM Blanks
Speed up your tooling production cycle. Cut your tool production time in half. When quick turnaround of a tooling component is required, grab an EDM blank and complete the tool quickly.
Dec 05, 2019
S-7 Tool Steel Data Sheet
S-7 is an air hardening tool steel, formulated for high impact resistance at relatively high hardness. It offers toughness to withstand chipping and breaking up to RC 59.
Nov 25, 2019
Z-Wear PM Tool Steel Data Sheet
Z-Wear PM grade of cold work tool steel that offers a versatile combination of high value, high toughness and high hardness. Z-Wear PM is well suited for many form tool applications, including metal stamping, powder metal compaction and plastic injection molding
Aug 16, 2019
T-15 High Speed Steel Data Sheet
Does your operation generate heat? PM T-15 high speed steel may solve your tooling issues caused by high speeds and friction.
Jun 27, 2019
Cold Work Tool Steel Comparison Chart
This is the conventional cold work tool steel comparison chart comparing O-1, L-6, S-7, H-13, A-2 and D-2
Jun 12, 2019
M-4 High Speed Steel Data Sheet
PM M-4 high speed steel data sheet with heat treating instructions
Apr 17, 2019
STS Knife Steel Store CPM S35VN
We have also added more sizes to our CPM S35VN stock, lowered the cost for you and are now including FREE shipping on orders over $250.00
Mar 25, 2019
STS Knife Steel Store
Simply Tool Steel is the premier online source for Z-Wear PM, CPM 3V and CPM S35VN knife steel.
Feb 12, 2019
4140 Alloy Steel Data Sheet
4140 is not a tool steel, but it is an alloy steel that is commonly used in conjunction with tool steels as structural components.
Jan 28, 2019
A-2 Tool Steel Data Sheet
A-2 is a well balanced grade of tool steel, which has good wear resistance and very good toughness. It is also very stable in heat treating.
Nov 14, 2018
STS Knife Steel Store CPM 3V
New sizes added. We have added more sizes of CPM 3V knife steel, cut the cost and are offering FREE shipping on our over $250.00
Nov 14, 2018
STS Knife Steel Store - Z-Wear PM
We have added more sizes of Z-Wear PM sheet stock, reduced the cost and are offering FREE shipping on orders over $250.00
Oct 29, 2018
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.
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