Tool steel

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What is Stainless Tool Steel?

Selective Laser Melting [SLM]

Tool Steel is an industrial-grade metal

specifically engineered to maintain its structural integrity and high strength even under extreme temperatures. By using additive manufacturing, we can produce high-performance molds and tools that feature conformal cooling channels, a feat impossible with traditional machining. This material is the backbone of modern manufacturing, offering the

perfect combination of high hardness and "red hardness" for tools that stay sharp and stable during intense use.

This material is celebrated for its 

exceptional wear resistance and thermal fatigue resistance, making it highly durable for repetitive, high-heat processes like injection molding and die casting. Its unique blend of high toughness and ductility prevents cracking under mechanical stress, ensuring that your tools last longer and perform more reliably. Whether you are producing complex mold inserts or high-strength mechanical parts,

Tool Steel provides the ruggedness required for heavy industrial sectors.

In the Machinery, Automotive, and Electrical industries,

Tool Steel is the primary choice for manufacturing cutting tools, brazing fixtures, and forging dies. Its high hardenability makes it ideal for processing tools in radio instrumentation and motor manufacturing, where precision and longevity are critical. By 3D printing these components, we reduce material waste and allow for

topology-optimized designs that improve efficiency in any production line.

Material

Tool steel

Description

STRENGTHS

Lead Time 2 weeks, thermal fatigue resistance; high toughness, high ductility and wear resistance.

WEAKNESSES

Limited dimensional accuracy

Material Properties

Tensile strength 1090Mpa

Bending strength 1000Mpa

Particle diameter
15-53μm

Bulk Density 4.3g/cm3

Color & Finishes

Color
Metallic
Machining
No
Polishing
No

Walls

Supported Wall Thickness Min
1.0 mm
Unsupported Wall Thickness Min
1.0 mm

Design Guidelines

Bounding Box Max
300 x 300 x 300 mm

Technology

Download Datasheet

Parts in File

Max
Up to 260 parts accepted

Accuracy

L<100mm,±0.3mm. L>100mm,±0.3%*L(mm)

Available
Materials for FDM 3D Printing

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