Forging Ingots for Die Blocks and Tool Steel
Die blocks and tooling are forged from ingots that are refined, forged to break up the cast structure and annealed before machining. Homogeneity and carbide distribution decide tool life.
Steel ingots for forged blocks, including die blocks and mould blocks, are cast with controlled cooling and enough mass for the reduction the forge gives.
Typical components
- Forging die blocks
- Hot work dies
- Cold work dies
- Plastic mould blocks
Recommended steel grades
H13
A hot work tool steel with good toughness and resistance to thermal fatigue at high temperature.
D2
A high carbon, high chromium tool steel with very good wear resistance, used for cold work tooling.
SAE 52100
The reference high carbon chromium bearing steel, known for hardness, wear resistance and rolling contact fatigue life.
EN31
A high carbon, chromium steel that reaches very high hardness and wear resistance after hardening.
EN24
A high strength, deep hardening steel with very good toughness, used where heavy sections must harden right through.
Choosing the ingot
Tool steel ingots need controlled cooling and enough forging reduction. Tell us the finished block size and the reduction you can give.
Check the ingot size chart for available marks and weights, and read how to choose the right ingot size using the forging reduction ratio.