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A Primer to Ensure Proper Heat Treatment of H-13 Tool Die Steel

Jan. 16, 2017
If a die fails prematurely, production costs rise and the potential for lost business increases. Heat treating is most important factor in determining the performance of die steel. Confirming proper heat treatment of the die steel is essential.

Confirming proper heat treatment of die steel promotes more reliable performance standards

If a die fails before its budgeted performance life has been reached, production cost will increase and the potential for loss of business suddenly rises, if quality or delivery has been impacted. The single most important factor in determining the performance of die steel is the heat treatment process. To ensure that dies achieve their desired performance, confirming proper heat treatment of the die steel is essential. This guide will help metalcasters understand how to interpret a furnace chart and how this data can be used to judge if a proper heat treatment has been performed.

Read the full report, "Ensuring Proper Heat Treatment of H-13 Tool Die Steel"