Plastics

Fight Hidden Corrosion in Stainless Steel Molds Click here to view the Article "New Steel Options Available To Moldmakers"     The cost of the tooling materials in a mold usually represents only 5–10% of the tool cost. And it is an even smaller part of the total tooling cost. Bohler-Uddeholm delivers a series of Plastics Tool Steels and Mold Material Grades for plastics processing which are unmatched in the industry. Our products are manufactured using both conventional and powder metallurgical production techniques. Our close cooperation with tool designers keeps us abreast of the latest demands placed on Plastics Tooling. Tailored to the needs of the various plastics molding applications, Bohler-Uddeholm Plastics Tool Steels and Mold Materials are ideal where high polishability, improved resistance to corrosive and/or abrasive polymers, high thermal conductivity, uniformity and reliability are required. Our large stocks of Tool Steels, Copper-based Alloys, Aluminum Alloys, and Holder Steels can be supplied in the form of bars, cut pieces and blocks, supported by custom machining, sawing and grinding services. From our long experience serving the Plastics Industry we have become very knowledgeable about the sizes, grades and tolerances most frequently required. Mold Material Selection (General Recommendations) - Injection Molding, Plastics Extrusion and Blow Molding Mold Material Selection (Specific Requirements)