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Tool Steel Sheet Metal Fabrication
Rapidaccu specializes in precision tool steel sheet metal fabrication with 15 years of advanced manufacturing experience. We deliver high-performance tool steel components engineered for extreme hardness, wear resistance, and durability in the most demanding applications.
What Makes Tool Steel Exceptional?
Tool steel delivers unmatched performance characteristics for precision tooling and high-wear applications
Extreme Hardness
Achieves hardness levels of 60-67 HRC through heat treatment, providing exceptional resistance to deformation and wear in demanding applications.
Wear Resistance
Superior abrasion and erosion resistance extends tool life significantly, reducing replacement costs and downtime in production environments.
High Temperature Stability
Maintains hardness and strength at elevated temperatures, ideal for hot working operations and high-speed cutting applications.
Dimensional Stability
Minimal distortion during heat treatment ensures precise tolerances and consistent part geometry for critical applications.
Impact Toughness
Excellent shock resistance prevents chipping and cracking under impact loading conditions typical in stamping and forming operations.
Formability
Annealed condition allows for complex bending and forming operations before hardening, enabling precise sheet metal fabrication with intricate shapes.
Tool Steel Grades & Applications
We work with a comprehensive range of tool steel grades optimized for specific performance requirements
D2 Tool Steel
Cold WorkComposition: 1.5% C, 12% Cr, 1% Mo, 1% V
Hardness: 58-62 HRC after heat treatment
High-carbon, high-chromium tool steel with excellent wear resistance and moderate toughness. Air-hardening grade minimizes distortion during heat treatment.
Ideal Applications:
- Stamping and blanking dies
- Punches and forming tools
- Shear blades and knives
- Thread rolling dies
A2 Tool Steel
Cold WorkComposition: 1% C, 5% Cr, 1% Mo
Hardness: 57-62 HRC after heat treatment
Air-hardening tool steel with excellent dimensional stability and good toughness. Balanced properties for versatile tooling applications.
Ideal Applications:
- Precision cutting tools
- Gauges and measuring instruments
- Dies for intricate work
- Punches requiring toughness
O1 Tool Steel
Oil HardeningComposition: 0.9% C, 1.2% Mn, 0.5% Cr
Hardness: 57-62 HRC after heat treatment
Oil-hardening tool steel offering excellent machinability and low distortion. Cost-effective solution for general-purpose tooling applications.
Ideal Applications:
- Cutting tools and knives
- Woodworking tools
- Taps and reamers
- Plastic mold components
H13 Tool Steel
Hot WorkComposition: 0.4% C, 5% Cr, 1.5% Mo, 1% V
Hardness: 42-52 HRC after heat treatment
Premium hot work tool steel with superior toughness and thermal fatigue resistance. Maintains hardness at elevated temperatures up to 1000°F.
Ideal Applications:
- Hot forging dies
- Extrusion tooling
- Die casting dies
- Hot shearing blades
Tool Steel Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
Precision Laser Cutting
Advanced fiber laser cutting of annealed tool steel sheets. Achieve complex patterns, intricate geometries, and tight tolerances with clean edges and minimal heat-affected zones.
Press Brake Bending
Precision press brake forming of annealed tool steel sheets. Create accurate bends, folds, and angles with repeatable precision for complex part geometries.
Punching & Stamping
High-precision CNC turret punching for holes, slots, and cutouts. Progressive die stamping for high-volume production with consistent quality and minimal waste.
TIG Welding
Specialized TIG welding for tool steel sheet metal assemblies. Creates strong, clean welds while maintaining material integrity and minimizing distortion in fabricated parts.
Surface Finishing
Comprehensive surface treatments including deburring, grinding, polishing, and protective coatings. Enhance appearance, prevent corrosion, and improve part functionality.
Industrial Applications
Stamping & Forming
Progressive dies, blanking dies, punches, forming tools for high-volume metal stamping operations.
Plastic Injection Molds
Mold cavities, cores, inserts, and wear plates for precision plastic injection molding applications.
Cutting Tools
Shear blades, slitting knives, cutting dies, paper knives requiring sharp edges and wear resistance.
Extrusion Dies
Hot extrusion dies, mandrels, and tooling for aluminum, copper, and plastic extrusion processes.
Forging Tools
Hot forging dies, upset tooling, header dies for high-temperature metal forming operations.
Precision Gauges
Measuring tools, inspection fixtures, master gauges requiring dimensional stability and accuracy.
Quality Assurance & Testing
Material Verification
Spectroscopic analysis confirms chemical composition. Mill certificates provided for full traceability.
Hardness Testing
Rockwell hardness testing on every component to verify proper heat treatment and hardness levels.
Dimensional Inspection
CMM and precision measuring equipment ensure all dimensions meet drawing specifications.
ISO Certification
ISO 9001:2015 certified facility with documented quality management systems and procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tool steel and regular steel?
Can you fabricate tool steel before heat treatment?
What hardness levels can you achieve?
What thicknesses of tool steel sheet can you fabricate?
Do you offer surface coating services?
What documentation do you provide?
Premium Sheet Metal Materials
Select from our extensive range of high-performance materials for your next project
Aluminum
Lightweight excellence for aerospace and automotive industries with superior corrosion resistance
Stainless Steel
Premium durability for medical, food processing, and marine applications
Steel
Cost-effective strength for structural and heavy-duty industrial applications
Copper
Superior electrical conductivity with natural antimicrobial properties
Bronze
Exceptional wear resistance for marine and bearing applications
Titanium
Aerospace-grade strength with biocompatibility for medical implants
Inconel
Ultimate high-temperature superalloy for extreme environments
Cast Iron
Superior damping and wear resistance for heavy machinery
Brass
Decorative elegance with natural antimicrobial properties
Start Your Tool Steel Project
Partner with Rapidaccu for precision tool steel fabrication. Our specialized expertise ensures your components meet the most demanding specifications for hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional accuracy.
Facility Location
Rongli Industrial Park, Dalang, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
Email Contact
info@rapidaccu.comExperience
15 Years in Precision Tool Steel Fabrication