uddeholm tool steel for hot forging · •hundreds of stocks around the world ... •a well-rounded...
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Uddeholm - with global reach
Uddeholm’s history and development can today be seen in the value provided to our customers worldwide. Our great network of experts tooling create solutions that are sustainable, safe and long-lasting – for ourselves and for our customers.
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Worldwide service and availability
• Hundreds of stocks around the world
• Availability of materials and a high level of service in most local languages
• Technical recommendations
• Machinability, welding and heat treatment recommendations
• Tool failure analysis
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Lowest tool cost per produced part
• High quality tools save money in the end
• Optimised tool steel grades delivering superior long-term performance
• Reliable production calls for reliable tools made from high quality steel
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By choosing the right steel grade for your forging
application, production runs are more predictable.
And much easier to plan.
Choosing the right tool steel
• The key to increasing productivity in forging lies in the quality of the tools
• Proper design, material and heat treatment are critical
• Most tool problems can be helped by the correct choice of tooling material
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The challenges
CRACKING
– deep cavities, radii, notches
HOT WEAR
– areas with stong material flow
THERMAL FATIGUE
– flat areas with a lot of heat contact
and high exposure to cooling
PLASTIC DEFORMATION
– weak section, outer radii
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Introducing new benefits – Uddeholm Formvar®
An even more complete solution for hot
forging – whatever the needs are.
• Highly suitable for forging applications,
thanks to its good resistance to hot wear
and plastic deformation
• A strong upgrade from H13 type material
because of its added benefits for longer
tool life
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Uddeholms product offer For specialized forgings and dies where the
demands on wear resistance and toughness are
extreme, the Uddeholm premium offer gives the
best tooling performance.
For the high-volume parts the reliability of the
Uddeholm improvement offer will increase tool
performance and decrease the tooling cost per
produced part.
For the short run tools or the simpler solid die
tools Uddeholms basic offer is a cost effective
solution to the customers tooling needs.
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Premium product offer
UDDEHOLM UNIMAX®
• At a recommended hardness of 53–58 HRC it resists abrasive wear, both hot
and cold, and significantly increases the life of the die
UDDEHOLM DIEVAR®
• Excels in almost all areas as a hot work tool steel
• The unparalleled toughness and ductility decrease the risk of cracks
• High thermal conductivity and good hot strength – an ideal choice
for workhorse dies
UDDEHOLM QRO® 90 SUPREME
• Perfect when the surface of the tool is subjected to excessive heat
• The highest thermal conductivity combined with the highest
resistance to wear at elevated temperature
• A great choice for long-lasting specialized dies
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Improvement product offer
UDDEHOLM ORVAR® SUPREME/SUPERIOR
• A well-rounded steel that has proven itself as a great hot
work tool steel for years
• A solid choice for your tooling needs
UDDEHOLM FORMVAR®
• Highly suitable for forging applications, thanks to its good
resistance to hot wear and plastic deformation
• A strong upgrade from H13 type material because of its added
benefits for longer tool life
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Basic product offer
UDDEHOLM ORVAR® 2M
• Part of the Uddeholm basic range for forging applications
• A well-rounded steel with proven qualities and balanced properties
UDDEHOLM ALVAR 14
• A pre-hardened grade suitable for hammer forging
• Good toughness and ease of machining
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