| Customization: | Available |
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| Type: | Round Bar |
| Standard: | AISI, DIN, JIS, GB |
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DC53 is a versatile cold-work tool steel known for its exceptional toughness, which is twice that of SKD11. This high toughness makes DC53 stand out in cold work tool steels, significantly reducing the occurrence of cracks and chipping, thus greatly enhancing tool life. After wire cutting, residual stress is effectively minimized through high-temperature tempering, ensuring that large and precision molds experience reduced cracking and deformation after the cutting process.
DC53 offers strength and toughness approaching that of high-speed steels and is an improvement over the D-2 alloy tool steel. It addresses the drawbacks of insufficient hardness and toughness found in D-2 due to high-temperature tempering. DC53 is typically chosen as a replacement for D-2 in general-purpose and precision die applications. It is also known for causing less tool wear and faster machining times compared to D-2 tool steel, making it the ideal choice for demanding industrial applications. DC53 cold work tool steel provides excellent wear resistance and high performance in high-stress, precision mold manufacturing, making it an optimal choice for tool materials.
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Mo | V |
| 0.95-1.05 | 0.90-1.10 | 0.35-0.45 | - | - | 8.00-8.75 | 2.00-2.50 | 0.40-0.60 |
1. Exceptional Value for Money
High Toughness and Durability at Competitive Price
Our DC53 Cold Work Tool Steel provides excellent toughness, wear resistance, and thermal fatigue strength at a cost-effective price. It is ideal for manufacturing high-stress cold work tools such as cutting dies, punches, and shearing blades, offering superior performance and durability without the high costs associated with other tool steels.
2. Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Precision and Uniform Microstructure
Produced with advanced steelmaking and forging techniques, DC53 steel features a uniform microstructure and enhanced toughness, making it perfect for high-temperature, high-stress conditions in cold work tooling. This ensures reliability in precision manufacturing environments.
Controlled Heat Treatment
Our precise heat treatment process ensures optimal hardness (62-64 HRC after tempering) and exceptional resistance to thermal fatigue and wear, guaranteeing long-lasting tool life and improved performance in harsh cold work conditions.
3. Reliable Product Quality
Strict Quality Control Throughout Production
We maintain rigorous quality management throughout every stage of production, from raw material selection to final inspection, ensuring consistent mechanical properties, uniform microstructure, and precise dimensional accuracy in each batch of DC53 tool steel.
Compliance with International Standards
Our DC53 tool steel meets major global standards, including ASTM, DIN, JIS, and GB, and is trusted by industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing worldwide.
4. Technical Expertise and Customization
Continuous Process Innovation
We continuously optimize our manufacturing processes to meet the evolving needs of the cold work tooling industry while maintaining high performance and reliability.
Customizable Supply Options
Available in various forms, including round bars, flat bars, sheets, and blanks, DC53 tool steel can be tailored with specific heat treatments and surface finishes to meet your exact requirements for cold work tooling applications.
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