Die steels

They are characterized by good formability, machinability and wear resistance. Die steels are often used in the automotive industry, in the manufacture of bolts, screws, nuts and other components that require high formability.

Some of the commonly used die steels are:

1. C10C (1.0214): A mild steel with good machinability and limited heat treatability used for simple cold-formed components.
2. C15E (1.1141): A low-alloy steel with increased carbon content that offers better strength and wear resistance and is suitable for components with higher loads.
3. C45E (1.1191): A commonly used quenched and tempered steel with good toughness and wear resistance, used for drop forging and cold forming processes.
4. 42CrMo4 (1.7225): An alloy steel with higher carbon content and additional alloying elements such as chromium and molybdenum. It offers high strength, hardness and toughness and is often used for highly stressed components.

There are many other die steels with different properties optimized for specific applications. The selection of the right die steel depends on the requirements of the specific application and the desired forming behavior.