Pre-hardened Tool Steels have 590°C temperature tolerance.

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Used in production of high quality tool and machine components, TOOLOX 33 and 44 steel grades can be gas-nitrided and PVD-coated. Available as P 1100 standard plate in milled and plough ground finish, TOOLOX 33 ESR quality tempered tool steel features 1040 N/mm² tensile strength, and is suitable for injection moulding tools. Pre-hardened to 45 HRC, TOOLOX 44 eliminates need for pre-machining and heat treatment.



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TOOLOX® - the New Generation Hasco Tool Steel



HASCO is now offering for the first time the modern TOOLOX® - tool steel as an alternative to the conventional plastic mould steel materials 1.2311 and 1.2312. The advantages of the TOOLOX - steel grades 33 and 44 are particularly highly valued, not only in mould making, but also in the production of high quality tool and machine components.

Stress-free processing with TOOLOX 33

TOOLOX 33 is a stress-free pre-hardened and tempered tool steel in ESR quality. As a result of its extraordinarily high toughness, with a 1040 N/mm² tensile strength, and its high dimensional stability, it is particularly well suited for injection moulding tools. TOOLOX 33 is available in the familiar HASCO standard dimensions as a P 1100 standard plate in a milled and plough ground finish. Special sizes can be supplied on request.

The new production philosophy - the pre-hardened TOOLOX 44

TOOLOX 44 is the only quality tool steel supplied ex stock worldwide that is pre-hardened to 45 HRC. Normal pre-machining and heat treatment processes are not required, thus reducing costs and the risk of scrap. TOOLOX 44 can also be supplied in special dimensions to meet customer requirements.

TOOLOX 33 and 44 - two tool steels with potent properties

Some of the fundamental positive properties are comparable for the two steels:
o costs reduced and time saved as a result of outstandingly good processing characteristics
o no internal stresses and therefore nearly distortion-free machining
o high dimensional stability, even at high cutting rates
o as a result of high temperature tolerance (590°C) they can be gas-nitrided and PVD-coated
o homogeneous structure for excellent polishing and etching results
o outstanding heat conductivity values improve mould cycle times and tool life.

Ralf Ronge, Annette Lampe
HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG
Tel. 02351/957-500 or 957-503

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