Cold Work Die Steel

Cold Work Die Steel DC53

DC53 by International Mold Steel is a general purpose cold work
tool steel with exceptional Toughness, Wear Resistance,
Compressive Strength and Temper Resistance.

Applications include:
Punches & dies
Draw & forum dies
Shear blades
Shredder knives
Thread & form rolls
Cold heading dies
Mill rolls & slitters
Features
Uniform distribution of fine carbides
Excellent galling & wear resistance
Exceptional toughness & fatigue resistance
High temper resistance to support PVD & nitride surface treatments
Machining & grinding characteristics superior to most other tool steels
Rounds 1/4" to 20"
Flats 1/2" to 12" thick in widths up to 24"

These properties are obtained through its chemistry as well as its unique
manufacturing processes of ladle refinement, vacuum degassing and forging methods.
DC53 also has excellent machining characteristics and is well suited as a sub-straight
for PVD surface treatments. DC53 can also be hot process CVD and TD (Thermal
Diffusion) coated however post heat treat is generally recommended.

Apex Industrial Supply, LLC is an authorized International Mold Steel
distributor in the US and Mexico.