Technical Library

Our technical library is provided to give you information you may need when planning, quoting or verifying a job. The information is designed to help you work smarter. It is based on commonly asked questions, and we hope it is a quick and valuable resource. If you have any other technical questions please feel free to call or email us anytime. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to help in any way we can.

Tool Steel Composition

Chemical composition data for all major tool steel families — water hardening, shock resisting, oil hardening, air hardening, high-speed, and more.

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Tool Steel Properties

Comparative property ratings for tool steels including toughness, wear resistance, machinability, depth of hardening, and resistance to softening.

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Hardness Conversion

ASTM E140-97 hardness conversion tables for Rockwell C, Rockwell B, Brinell, Vickers, and superficial hardness scales.

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Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels

Heat treatment data and mechanical properties for precipitation hardening stainless steel grades.

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Tool Steel Cross Reference

Cross-reference chart mapping AISI tool steel designations to equivalent grades from major international standards.

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