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Our DC53 Cold Work Tool Steel, also recognized as Cr8Mo2SiV, represents a significant advancement in high-performance alloy materials. It is meticulously developed as a substantial improvement over traditional D2 and SKD11 grades. This advanced material provides an optimal balance of strength and durability, making it highly sought after for demanding industrial operations. ShengHe Metal ensures that this specialized tool steel consistently meets rigorous international standards, delivering exceptional reliability for complex manufacturing and tooling projects worldwide.
Production Route: | EAF+LF+VD or+ ESR,Forged or Hot Rolled |
Heat Treatment: | Annealed |
Hardness: | ≤ 255HB |
UT Standards: | Sep 1921 Class3 D/d or E/e |
Surface Condition: | Black surface or machined |
Size Range: | |||
Flat | Round | ||
Forged | Thickness: | 65-250mm | Φ70-300mm |
Width: | 200-800mm | ||
Rolled | Thickness: | 12-80mm | Φ12-80mm |
Width: | 100-700mm | ||
Chemical Composition | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | V |
Cr8Mo2SiV | 0.90~1.05 | 0.80~1.20 | 0.20~0.60 | 7.80~8.30 | 2.00~2.80 | 0.25~0.40 |
DC53 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.32 | 8 | 2 | 0.25 |
One of the most prominent benefits of our mould steel is its extraordinary hardness, which typically reaches between 62 and 64 HRC after proper heat treatment. Furthermore, it boasts twice the toughness of conventional D2 steel. This unique combination ensures that components made from this material can withstand extreme stress and heavy impacts during continuous industrial operations. The resulting durability significantly extends the overall service life of your precision tooling equipment.
By fundamentally refining the internal carbide structure, this steel dramatically reduces the common risks associated with edge chipping and sudden cracking. The uniform distribution of fine carbides throughout the alloy matrix enhances its structural integrity under high-pressure conditions. Such microscopic stability is crucial for maintaining the precise dimensions of tools during intensive usage. Your manufacturing processes will benefit from fewer tool failures and reduced maintenance downtime, ultimately optimizing operational efficiency.
Despite its impressive hardness, this material offers superior machinability and excellent grinding characteristics compared to standard alternatives. These properties make it an ideal upgrade for high-precision applications requiring exact dimensional tolerances and extreme fatigue strength. Additionally, its exceptional temper resistance provides a perfect substrate for advanced surface treatments, including PVD and nitriding processes. This capability allows for further customization to enhance wear resistance in highly abrasive industrial environments.
This specialized steel is the preferred choice for demanding industrial scenarios where standard tooling materials frequently fail. It is exceptionally well-suited for heavy-duty blanking dies, stepped punches, and various press-punching tools. The robust nature of the material ensures clean cuts and maintains sharp edges over prolonged production runs. Industrial facilities rely on this resilience to maintain high-volume output while simultaneously upholding the strictest quality and precision standards for stamped components.
In the realm of cold forming, this alloy demonstrates outstanding performance and reliability under continuous compressive forces. It is used extensively in the production of thread rolling dies, cold forging dies, and robust swaging tools. The material actively resists deformation and galling, which is essential for creating accurate threads and complex forged shapes. This consistent performance translates to higher quality end products and significantly lowers the frequency of tooling replacements.
For the plastics industry, it serves as an excellent material for high-wear plastic mould steel inserts and screws utilized in injection molding machines. Beyond moulding, it is highly suitable for manufacturing critical precision parts such as specialized gauges, durable stripper plates, and long-lasting industrial blades. The dimensional stability ensures that complex moulds and precision instruments retain their exact specifications, guaranteeing uniform quality across thousands of manufacturing cycles.
Our dedicated production facility, covering an expansive area of 1.6 million square meters, is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery. We operate a 40-ton EBT and multiple forging presses ranging from 1600 to 5000 tons. This comprehensive industrial chain, featuring ESR furnaces and dozens of cutting devices, allows us to strictly control production costs and material quality. We leverage over fifteen years of exporting expertise to deliver reliable materials globally.
We implement a rigorous four-step quality control procedure to guarantee the consistency of our materials. This includes meticulous pre-production planning, continuous in-production monitoring, thorough post-production testing at the mill, and a final inspection in our pre-shipment warehouse. Every batch must pass precise UT standards, specifically Sep 1921 Class 3 D/d or E/e levels, ensuring that only flawless products are securely loaded into containers for our international clients.
To consistently guarantee uniform and superior quality, we maintain an advanced, fully equipped independent laboratory. Our dedicated team of professional engineers performs comprehensive tests and in-depth analyses, including chemical composition verification, mechanical strength testing, and detailed microstructure examination. We meticulously check the surface condition, whether it is a black surface or fully machined. Furthermore, our modern laboratory is fully capable of providing reliable third-party inspection services upon request.
Our minimum order quantity is typically around 25 tons, which efficiently fills one standard container. You are welcome to mix different types and sizes of steel to successfully reach this specific volume.
Yes, we readily supply material samples to our clients entirely free of charge. However, please note that the express shipping costs for delivering these samples will be borne by the recipient.
Before loading, all products undergo rigorous pre-shipment inspections. We consistently apply thorough UT testing to the steel materials according to Sep 1921 C/c, D/d, or E/e levels, based on the specific grade requirements.
