Tool and Die Steel O1 Bars

Tool and Die Steel O1 Bars are a hardened steel alloy made from a formula rich in manganese, chromium, tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium. This composition makes the alloy exceptionally strong and gives it good resistance to wear and shock, which is ideal for making tooling for die-casting components. On top of this, the addition of nickel allows the steel to easily hold detailed edges without blunting or chipping. As such, O1 bars are popular among manufacturers in many industrial sectors.

Tool and Die Steel Bars O1 are popular among industry professionals due to their outstanding hardness and wear-resistant properties. The material is relatively easy to grind, heat treat, and machine. It is readily machinable in the annealed condition, even with complicated shapes. It can be made work-hardenable with appropriate heat treatment and suitable for high-wear applications. Tool and Die Steel O1 Bars often create punch dies and die components, such as punches and press break molds. They are also popular in fabricating knives, gauges, rulers, hand tools, thread rolling, and forming dies. This versatile steel bar is a must-have for those who require high performance from their materials.