Cold Work Tool Steel
Suitable for cold work dies for cutting, stamping and shearing; stable hardness and wear resistance.
Product Overview
Cold work tool steel is designed for cold forming dies used in cutting, stamping and shearing operations. It offers high hardness, wear resistance and hardenability, making it suitable for cold work dies and cutting tools subjected to moderate impact loads. Available in various forms such as plates and bars; delivery conditions are specified by grade and dimensions.
Typical Use Cases
- Woodworking Knives
- Stamping Die
- Shear Blade
- Drawing Die
Steel Grade Comparison
Common equivalent grades reference for material selection communication across different standards.
| EN | AISI | DIN | JIS | GB | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X153CrMoV12 | D2 | 1.2379 | SKD10/SKD11 | Cr12Mo1V1 | For stamping dies, tooling dies, thread rolling dies and ceramic dies |
| X165CrMoV12 | - | 1.2601 | SKD11 | Cr12MoV | For stamping dies, tooling dies, thread rolling dies and ceramic dies |
| X210Cr12 | D3 | 1.2080 | SKD1 | Cr12 | For wear-resistant stamping tools and guide plates, etc. |
| X210CrW12 | D6 | 1.2436 | SKD2 | Cr12W | For wear-resistant extrusion tools and guide plates, etc. |
| - | A8 Mod | 1.2631 | - | 5Cr8Mo2VSi | For wear-resistant cutters with thin cutting edges |
| X100CrMoV5 | A2 | 1.2363 | SKD12 | Cr5Mo1V | For heavy-duty stamping dies of complex shapes and cutters |
| 100MnCrW4 | 01 Mod | 1.2510 | SKS3 | 9CrWMn | For thin-sheet stamping dies and nut forming dies |
| - | - | 1.2327 | - | 9Cr2MoV | For cold rolling rolls and thread rolling dies |
| - | - | 1.2419 | SKS31 | CrWMn | For thin-sheet stamping dies and nut forming dies |
| X48CrMoV8-1-1 | A8 | 1.2360 | - | - | For cutting blades |
Grade equivalencies are for general reference only; actual supply standards apply. A "-" in the table indicates no corresponding grade is currently available.