Improving tooling life & performance
In the fast-paced world of metal forming, every second counts.
That's why we've engineered a range of steel that redefines the boundaries of performance and yield.
Our innovative collection of MIL60 steel unlocks the true potential of your production line, driving productivity and profitability to new heights.
Our MIL60 range is durable and wear-resistant making it suitable for a variety of cold forming tooling, including die inserts, die cases, die rings, die sleeves, heading punches, forming punches, and pins.
MIL60R
MIL60
MIL60S
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Characteristics
SPECIALIST STEEL
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HRC 54-60
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Die inserts & sleeves
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MIL60R is particularly effective where toughness is required. Even with increased hardness, MIL60R provides superior impact resistance, outperforming other tool steels.
M2, M35
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HRC 58-64
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Heading & forming punches, KO pins
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The perfect steel for general cold forming and punching.
M42
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HRC 64-68
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Extrusion, piercing & marking
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High-strength steel with greater wear-resistance.
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Maximise output with industry-leading yield and precision
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Minimise downtime and maintenance costs with durable, long-lasting tooling
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Streamline your processes and boost overall efficiency
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Unlock new levels of productivity and profitability
Don't settle for anything less than the best.
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Objective
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Extend tooling life by up to 10x with our PVD Coatings
Our Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coatings extend the life of tooling by reducing wear-resistance and friction whilst establishing a thermal barrier to reduce oxidation and heat fatigue.
PVD coatings are metal compounds with high hardness and wear resistance. The optimal coating depends on many factors within the process, including the forged material, lubricant, working temperature, and machine speed.
Our Physical Vapour Deposition process is based on vaporizing the compound so that it can be deposited consistently and uniformly as a thin layer on the tooling.
Our coatings are extremely tough and provide a high level of protection far beyond that of the foundation steel they are applied to.
Titanium Nitride
(TiN)
General purpose coating for cutting, forming, and moulding.
Titanium Carbon Nitride
(TiCN)
Enhanced hardness and wear resistance over TiN.
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Excellent for metal forming (carbon steel).
Chromium Nitride
(CrN)
Excellent adhesion, high toughness, good corrosion resistance.
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Suitable for forming non-ferrous metal such as aluminium and copper.
Aluminium
Titanium Nitride
(AITiN)
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Extreme wear resistance at high temperature.
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Suitable for piercing, blanking, trimming, extrusion, and forming high strength materials.
Aluminium Chromium Nitride
(AICrN)
High oxidation resistance and hot hardness for high temperature wear resistance.
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Perfect for forming stainless steel.
