Mold Bases and Plates
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Mold and Die Steels
STEEL DESCRIPTIONS Three Steels for Structural Sections DME NO 1 STEEL No. 1 Steel is a medium carbon (SAE 1030) or equivalent, silicon-killed forging quality steel with approximately 25% greater tensile strength than typical low-carbon warehouse steels. It machines easily, but is not “sticky,” permitting a faster and smoother cut. DME NO 2 STEEL No. 2 Steel is an AlSl 4130 or equivalent type steel. It is supplied pre-heat treated to 28-34 HRC (271-321 Bhn). A high strength steel, it is ideal for cavity and core retainer plates, clamping plates and support plates in molds and dies.
DME NO 7 STEEL No. 7 Steel is a modified AlSl 400 or equivalent series stainless steel for holder block applications. It is supplied pre-heat treated to 32-36 HRC (302-340 Bhn). This stainless steel offers corrosion-resistance and exceptional machinability but cannot be further hardened (see DME No. 6). For humid environments, corrosive plastics, “clean room” or “100% stainless” applications, it is an ideal choice for all structural (non-cavity/core) mold plates.
Three Steels for Cavities and Cores DME NO 3 STEEL
No. 3 Steel is a P-20 AISI 4130 (modified) type cavity steel. Exceptionally clean, it is pre-heat treated to 28-34 HRC (271-321 Bhn). It provides high hardness, good machinability and exceptional polishability for both plastics molds and die cast dies.
DME NO 5 STEEL No. 5 Steel is a thermal shock resistant, hotwork die steel (AISI-SAE H-13 type) or equivalent. Supplied fully annealed 13-20 HRC (approx. 200 Bhn) for easy machinability, it can be subsequently heat treated to the desired hardness with a minimum of deformation. Mainly used for die cast dies, it is also suitable for plastics molds with exceptional hardness or polishability requirements. DME NO 5 Steel meets or exceeds the acceptance criteria established by the NADCA as detailed in Technical Digest Number 01-80-01D DME NO 6 STEEL No. 6 Steel is T-420 type or equivalent stainless steel. It is supplied fully annealed to 8-23 HRC (179-241 Bhn), making it readily machinable. It can be used for injection, compression or transfer molds where the properties of the plastics materials or excessive condensation require a highly corrosion resistant cavity steel.
OTHER TYPES OF STEEL AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDER CONTACT DME
U.S. 800-626-6653 n Canada 800-387-6600 n dme.net n store.dme.net
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