{"id":1276,"date":"2020-12-09T19:38:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T19:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2020-12-09T19:38:35","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T19:38:35","slug":"what-is-tool-steel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/what-is-tool-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Tool Steel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tool steel is a special type of steel that is higher in hardness and more resistant to abrasion. There are variety of grades to choose from when on the market for tool steel, all of which also come in a selection of shapes, like round bar, square bar, and plate. Continue below to learn more about tool steel, including the common applications for the most prevalent grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tool Steel Properties and Applications<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Because tool steel is especially hard and resistant to abrasion, it is commonly used in the metal fabrication industry for mold-fashioning, cutting, metal stamping and extrusion dies, and additional impact functions, such as industrial hammers. The most important and useful property of tool steel is hardness. It is extremely hard, which is why it is a go-to material for making machinery that forms other metals. Also, tool steel can be customized order in a wide range of shapes, including flat bar, square bar, round bar, rectangular bar, precision ground stock, plate, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flat Bar –<\/strong> Available in Tool Steel A2, D2, and O1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square Bar –<\/strong> Available in Tool Steel A2, D2, and O1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rectangular Bar – <\/strong>Available in Tool Steel A2, D2, and O1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round Bar –<\/strong> Available in Tool Steel A2, D2, H13, S7, and O1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Precision Ground Stock –<\/strong> Available in Tool Steel A2, D2, and O1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plate –<\/strong> Available in Tool Steel A2, D2, H13, S7, and O1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Tool Steel Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Other than the manufacturing of metal forming machinery and technology, common industrial and commercial applications for tool steel include making chiseling tools, blacksmith tools, gages, cutters, die casting dies, bushings, rotary slitters, shears, burnishing tools, embossing machines, lathes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Sell Scrap Steel for Cash on the Spot in Indiana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call Zore\u2019s Recycling at 317-244-0700<\/strong> to recycle scrap steel in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. We are a professional scrap metal recycling center that has served the Hoosier community for over 75 years. Our professional scrap metal buyers accept all metals, in any condition, and pay cash on the spot for them! Recycle junk cars, boats, construction equipment, power tools, old electronics, and more for an instant profit. Request a free quote<\/a>, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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