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TOOL STEELS
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR CONVENTIONAL AND REMELTED STEELSMELT SHOPMelting Process (Conventional):EAF (Electric Arc Furnace)VD (Vacuum Degassing)Remelting Process: ESR (Electroslag Remelting)VAR (Vacuum Arc Remelting)
EAF
Ladle Furnace
Conventional Casting
Open Die Forging Press Blooming
Mill
Heat Treatment
Finishing
Bar/Coil Finish Rolling Mill
Remelting VAR and ESR Reheating
Furnace
Continuous Casting
VD
*Largest sizes upon inquiry.
Focusing on quality and taking care of the environment
GAUGES AND SHAPES FOR TOOL STEELS
Villares Metals Square Round
HIGH SPEED STEELS
VK5E
VKM42
VWM3C
VWM2
VWM7
18 to 54 mm
135 to 225 mm0.90 to 225 mm
COLD WORK STEELS
VD2
VC131
18 to 54 mm
135 to 825 mm9 to 930 mm
VND
VS7
18 to 54 mm
135 to 500 mm9 to 565 mm
VA2*18 to 54 mm
135 to 545 mm9 to 615 mm
VF800ATIM18 to 54 mm
135 to 560 mm9 to 630 mm
HOT WORK STEELS
VH13ISO
VPCW
TENAX 300
VH SUPER
VPCA
VCM
18 to 54 mm
135 to 750 mm9 to 845 mm
VH19VW9
18 to 54 mm135 to 355 mm
9 to 400 mm
VMO
VCO
18 to 54 mm
135 to 1350 mm (*)9 to 1350 mm
PLASTIC MOLD STEELS
VP20ISO
VP20ISOFVP20ISOFS
18 to 54 mm135 to 1350 mm (*)
9 to 1350 mm
VP100
VIMCOR
N2711M
18 to 54 mm
135 to 600 mm (**)–
VP20IMVH13IM
18 to 54 mm135 to 715 mm
9 to 803 mm
VP420IM18 to 54 mm
135 to 600 mm9 to 675 mm
VP50IMVP80
18 to 54 mm 135 to 485 mm
9 to 547 mm
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SAE AISI
DINWnr
C%
Mn%
Cr%
Ni%
Mo%
W%
V%
OTHERS%
VH13ISO H13 1.2344 0.40 0.35 5.20 - 1,30 - 0.90 Si=1.00
VH13IM H13 Remelted1.2344
Remelted0.40 0.35 5.20 - 1.30 - 0.90
Si=1.00 P=máx. 0.015 S=máx. 0.003
TENAX300 H11 (MOD.)1.2343 (MOD.)
0.37 0.30 5.00 - 1.40 - 0.40 Si=0.30
TENAX300IMH11 (MOD) Remelted
1.2343(MOD)
Remelted0.36 0.30 5.00 - 1.40 - 0.40
Si=0.30 P=máx. 0.015 S=máx. 0.003
VHSUPER -1.2367(MOD.)
0.36 - 3.80 - 2.50 - 0.50Si=0.30
P=máx. 0.015S=máx. 0.003
VHSUPERIM -1.2367(MOD.)
Remelted0.36 - 3.80 - 2.50 - 0.50 Si=0.30
VH13IM PLUS (*)
H13Double Remelting
1.2344Double Remelting
0.40 0.35 5.20 - 1.30 - 0.90Si=1.00
P=máx. 0.015S=máx. 0.003
VW9 (*) H20/H21 1.2581 0.30 0.30 2.65 - - 8.50 0.35 -
VCMAIM (*) H10 (MOD.)1.2885
Remelted0.32 0.30 2.85 - 2.80 - 0.50 Co=2.80
N2888IM (*) -1.2888
Remelted0.20 0.50 9.30 - 2.00 5.30 - Co=10.00
VCM H10 1.2365 0.32 0.30 2.85 - 2.80 - 0.50 Si=0.30
VPCW H12 1.2606 0.35 0.35 5.00 - 1.50 1.10 0.25 Si=1.00
VMO - 1.2714 0.57 0.70 1.10 1.65 0.50 - - -
VCO - 1.2721 0.50 0.50 1.00 3.25 0.30 - - -
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Hot Resistance
ToughnessWear Resistance
VH13ISO
VH13IM
TENAX300
VHSUPER
VW9
VCM
VPCW
VMO
VCO
Hot Work Steels
* Steels sold upon inquiry, not available in stock.
HRC Application Hardnesses
APPLICATIONS
40-52Forging dies and punches in presses. Punches for extrusion of non-ferrous alloys. Moulds for gravity die casting of light alloys, especially Al. Knives for hot cutting. Pressure die casting of aluminum alloys, in smaller or less complex parts. Blades for hot knives. Note: Impact energy greater than 200 J, for test specimens without a notch, according to NADCA #207-90; and greater than 10.8J (8 ft. lb), for test specimens with a V notch, according to NADCA #207-2008 – Premium Quality.
40-52Moulds for gravity die casting of light alloys, especially Al and Mg alloys, in complex or larger size parts. Moulds for thermoplastic polymer injection, with a high polishability and high mechanical resistance. High performance dies for forging presses. Blades for hot knives. Note: Impact energy greater than 250 J, for test specimens without a notch, according to NADCA #207-90; and greater than 13.5J (10 ft. lb), for test specimens with a V notch, according to NADCA #207-2008. Material remelted via ESR. Superior Quality.
40-52Dies and components for pressure die casting of non-ferrous alloys, mainly aluminum. Forging dies, especially the ones that present complex dimensions or that do need a high resistance to cracking. Note: impact resistance > 300 J (test specimens taken from center and heat treated to attain 44/46 HRC). Premium Quality (NADCA).
40-52Steel developed to promote hot mechanical resistance equivalent to the H11 and H13 steels, but with a much superior toughness. Resistance to impact greater than 300 J, and testing according to NADCA. ESR remelted material. Applications: dies for pressure die casting of non-ferrous alloys, such as Al alloys, for which the TENAX 300 IM is recommended; forging dies and punches of complex geometry or subject to cracking and spinning for hot extrusion of non-ferrous alloys, especially Al. Superior Quality (NADCA).
40-52Dies and punches for forging, including applications of hot upsetting and inserts, where its high hot resistance can promote a significant performance improvement. Dies for pressure die casting and extrusion of aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. Premium Quality (NADCA).
40-52Steel with hot mechanical resistance rather superior to the H11 and H13 steels and good toughness. Material is ESR remelted. Typical applications: dies and punches for hot forging in press; dies for pressure die casting of non-ferrous alloys, in which the IM version is recommended and extrusion dies of Al alloys and Cu alloys. Superior Quality (NADCA).
40-52 Double remelted material (ESR/VAR) showing enhanced homogeneity and greater isotropy than VH13IM.
40-50 Steel for tools with a maximum yield for continuous jobs at high temperatures and not subject to thermal shocks. Indicated for punches, press disks for extrusion machines, dies for presses and for automotive valve forging dies.
40-50 Tools for hot stamping and for pressure die casting of non-ferrous alloys (copper, brass, tin, lead and zinc based alloys). Dies for forging in Hatebur presses. Dies for forging automotive valves. ESR remelted material.
42-53 Tools for stamping in presses, inserts for pressure die casting and tools for heavy metal extrusion (dies and mandrels).
40-50 Dies, moulds and punches for forging in high speed and elevated cooling of screws, nuts and rivets. Toolings for extrusion presses of tubes and blooms, especially water cooled punches. Toolings for pressure die casting of heavy metals. Removable parts in forging dies.
40-52 Dies and inserts for forging dies in presses, hot punches and knives for hot shears.
32-48 Standard steel for forging dies in high yield drop hammer, supplied in blocks or bars.
44-55 Low engraving dies for hot forging in hammers, blades for knives for cold cutting of blooms and steel sheets.
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DINWnr
C%
Mn%
Cr%
Ni%
Mo%
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V%
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HRC Application Hardnesses
APPLICATIONS
VWM2 ~M2 1.3343 0.90 0.30 4.25 - 5.00 6.20 1.90 - 62 - 65
High speed steel with a high versatility, with an excellent combination of toughness and wear resistance. Indicated for high quality twist drills, milling cutters of all types, taps, chasers, drill bits and machining tools in general. It is also used for cutting dies, punches, deep stamping dies and other cold plastic deformation tools.
VWM7 M7 1.3348 1.00 0.30 3.80 - 8.70 1.80 2.00 - 63 - 65It is especially recommended for fine cutting edge tools such as taps, chasers, drill bits and twist drills.
VKM42 M42 1.3247 1.10 0.30 3.90 - 9.50 1.50 1.15 Co=8.00 64 - 68
Capable of attaining hardness values of up to 68 HRC, as 8% cobalt gives it excellent characteristics of wear resistance and red hardness. These characteristics make it appropriate for heavy duty applications. However, it ought not to be used in applications subject to shocking or excessive vibrations.
VWM3C M3:2 1.3344 1.17 0.30 4.25 - 5.00 6.00 2.80 - 65 - 67
High speed steel with a greater vanadium content and, therefore, with a higher wear resistance. Due to a special processing, it guarantees finer carbides and good characteristics as to millibility. It is used mainly in the manufacturing of taps and cores.
VK5E ~M35 1.3243 0.95 0.30 4.15 - 5.00 6.30 1.85 Co=4.80 63 - 67
High demand roughening and finishing tools. Used in the manufacturing of milling cutters and profiling tools, special drill bits for machining of high resistant material.
VHSSM50 M50 ~1.3551 0.80 0.30 4.30 - 4.25 - 1.00 - 62 - 64Drill bits and saw blades for common use. For tooling when toughness higher than other high speed steels and lower hardness are acceptable.
SINTER 23 M3:2 1.3340 1.28 0.40 4.20 - 5.00 6.30 3.00 - 62 - 64
Sintered steel made by powder metallurgy. Due to its elevated toughness properties, isotropy and wear resistance, it is indicated for special cutting tools such as spiral milling cutter, fellow blades, special drill bits, etc. and tools for cold working with cutting dies, extrusion punches, cutting punches, etc.
SINTER 30 - - 1.29 0.40 4.00 - 5.00 6.30 3.10 Co=8.40 65 - 67It has properties similar to SINTER 23. Due to the addition of cobalt, it has a greater hot hardness, being indicated for heavy duty cutting tools.
High Speed Steels
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Wear Resistance
Hot Hardness
Toughness Millibility Machinability
VWM2
VWM7
VKM42
VWM3C
VK5E
VHSSM50
SINTER 23
SINTER 30
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DINWnr
C%
Mn%
Cr%
Ni%
Mo%
W%
V%
VP100 - - - - - - - - -
VP20ISO P20 ≅1.2738 0,36 1,60 1,85 0,75 0,20 - -
VP20ISOF P20 ≅1.2311 0,36 1,60 1,85 - 0,20 - -
VP20ISOFS P20 ≅1.2312 0,36 1,60 1,85 - 0,20 - -
N2711M -1.2711(MOD.)
0,56 0.70 1,10 1,65 0,48 - 0,075
VP420IM 420 (MOD.) ≅1.2083Remelted
0,40 0,50 13,50 - - - 0,25
VP50IM* - - 0,15 1,65 0,30 3,00 0,30 - -
VH13IMAISI H13Remelted
1.2344Remelted
0,40 0,35 5,20 - 1,30 - 0,90
V630 AISI 630 ≅1.4548 0,035 - 15,40 4,40 - - -
VIMCOR - - 0,05 2,50 12,00 - - - -
Mould Steels
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Mechanical Resistance Polishability Corrosion Resistance Texturizing Response Weldability
VP100
VP20ISO
VP20ISOF
VP20ISOFS
N2711M
VP420IM
VP50IM*
VH13IM
V630
VIMCOR
* Steels sold upon inquiry, not available in stock.
OTHERS%
HRC Application Hardnesses
APPLICATIONS
- 30 - 34
Steel made under vacuum degassing, having an enhanced machinability through Calcium inclusion treatment. Main benefits are hardness uniformity with a variation under 2 HRC throughout the part’s cross section. Excellent weldability. High polishability (except for mirror-like grade) and high performance and manufacturing reproducibility. Mould holders, moulds for non-chlorinated plastic thermo- injection, dies for non-chlorinated thermo-plastic extrusion, moulds for blowing, hot chambers, when corrosion resistance is not necessary and several applications in moulds for plastics. Not recommendable for applications in which toughness and mirror-like finish grade are design requirements.
- 30 - 34Steel supplied as machined. It has good polishability and high texturization. It has enhanced machinability through special melt shop treatment. For improved wear resistance it can be nitrided or case hardened. Moulds for injection and extrusion of non-chlorinated and little abrasive thermoplastics. Large dimension moulds.
- 30 - 34Steel supplied as machined. It has good polishability and high texturization and the same machinability improvement as VP20ISO. For improved wear resistance it can be nitrided or case hardened. Recommended for moulds with thicknesses of up to 600 mm, such as moulds for injection and extrusion of non-chlorinated and little abrasive thermoplastics.
S= 0,07 30 - 34Steel supplied as machined. It has an excellent machinability. Good nitriding response. Not recommended for parts that require texturization, chrome-plating and high polishability processes. Moulds for injection/extrusion of non-chlorinated and little abrasive thermoplastics that require low polishability. Mould bases and frames for plastic. Injection cores and moulds.
- 38 - 42Steel supplied as machined. It has a good polishability and texturizing response. For wear resistance enhancement it can be nitrided or case hardened. Due to the high hardness care must be taken when machining. Moulds for non-chlorinated plastics. Moulds for blowing. Dies for non-chlorinated thermoplastic extrusion.
Si=0,80 40 - 52Stainless steel after quenching and tempering. It has as its main advantage a high corrosion resistance, which allows for applications in wet environments. Moulds for chlorinated thermoplastic injection. Work and storage in wet atmosphere. Glass industry.
Al=1,00Si=0,30Cu=1,00S=0,12
40 - 42Tool steel for moulds specially developed to be hardened through ageing heat treatment, with resistance higher than VP20. It has excellent polishability and texturization properties. It has an excellent weldability. Moulds for non-chlorinated thermoplastic injection. Moulds for charge reformed thermoplastics.
Si=1,00P=máx. 0,015S=máx. 0,003
42 - 52Tool steel used in applications in moulds when hardnesses higher than VP20 and VP50 are desired. It has an excellent polishability. Moulds for non-chlorinated thermoplastic injection when a higher wear resistance is required, coupled with a good polishability. Moulds for glass.
Cu=3,50 Nb+Ta=0,25
24 - 40Precipitation hardened stainless steel. It has excellent properties on: dimensional and shape stability; weldability; corrosion resistance; polishability and response to texturization.Steel used for tools for the conformation of thermoplastics, including under corrosive processes (conformation of chlorinated polymers). It can withstand and be stored in wet environments.
Si= 0,40S= 0,10
30 - 34Steel with excellent machinability and weldability associated with a good mechanical resistance and resistance to corrosion, allowing work under wet environments, such as the ones found in hot chambers and warehouse conditions, such as mould holders and Fasteners. It can also be used in moulds for non-chlorinated thermoplastic polymer injection, extrusion and blowing, with a low demand on polishability.
Wear Resistance Nitriding Response Machinability Dimensional Stability
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SAE AISI
DINWnr
C%
Mn%
Cr%
Ni%
Mo%
W%
V%
OTHERS %
HRC Application Hardnesses
APPLICATIONS
VD2 D2 1.2379 1.50 0.35 12.00 - 0.78 - 0.80 - 56 - 60
Especially used in tools that demand a high wear resistance such as: dies for coining and stamping; thread rolling, spinning, lathe centers, punches, calipers.
VF800ATIM - - 0.85 0.40 8.40 - 2.10 - 0.50 Si=0.90 56 - 62
Cold work steel with an elevated toughness and wear resistance. Adequate for applications as screw-thread chasers and thread roller rolls, coining tools and dies for cutting and spinning.
VC131 D6 1.2436 2.10 0.30 11.50 - - 0.70 0.20 - 56 - 62
Steel of extreme dimensional stability of the type known as undeformable. Exceptional resistance to abrasion and maximum cutting stability. Used also for lining of ceramic moulds.
VA2 (*) A2 1.2363 0.96 0.60 4.90 - 0.92 - 0.17 Si=0.30 53 - 58Used for tools that demand a high wear resistance, such as dies for stamping, coining and spinning, thread rolling, lathe centers, punches and calipers.
VND O1 1.2510 0.95 1.25 0.50 - - 0,50 0.12 - 56 - 60
Cutting tools, especially taps, die chasers, broaches, punches, high yield blades for paper cutting, tools for working with wood; it is also indicated for guiding pins, rollers for thread rollers, stamps and dies in general, measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and rulers.
VW3 S1 1.2542 0.45 0.30 1.20 - 0.20 2,00 0.20 Si=1.00 54 - 58High hardness, high toughness steel, for tools that must withstand shocks and abrasion: metal chisels, pneumatic tools and punches for metal stamping.
VS7 (*) S7 - 0.50 0.70 3.20 - 1.40 - - Si=0.35 54 - 58High hardness, high toughness steel, for tools that must withstand shocks and abrasion; metal chisels, pneumatic tools and punches for metal stamping.
N2360M - - 0.52 0.40 8.00 - 1.50 - 0.45 Si=0.90 45 - 57
Its use is recommended for the manufacturing of high yield shearing blades for pulp, paper and MDF’s. It is also recommended for the manufacturing of slitting or rotary knives for cutting operations of up to 15 mm thick sheets.
Cold Work Steel
* Steels sold upon inquiry, not available in stock.
Villares Metals Wear Resistance Toughness Machinability
VD2
VF800ATIM
VC131
VA2*
VND
VW3
VS7
SINTER 23
SINTER 30
N2360M
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