ASSAB Performance Chart

List of ASSAB products. 

ASSAB DF-3

A general purpose tool steel with good surface hardness and wear resistance that requires simple heat treating. ASSAB DF-3 is suitable for short to medium production runs.

ASSAB XW-5

ASSAB XW-5 is high alloyed tool steel suitable for medium and long run tooling in applications where a very good abrasive wear resistance is needed. ASSAB XW-5 contains large carbides which are advantageous for abrasive wear resistance. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB XW-5 is promoted as Sverker 3.

ASSAB XW-42

ASSAB XW-42 is a high-carbon tool steel that consists of 12% Chromium. It has high wear resistance and toughness. This type of steel (AISI D2, DIN standard 1.2379, JIS SKD 11) is the most common steel in cold work applications worldwide.

CALMAX

Calmax has high toughness, good wear resistance and good polishability. It is a suitable tool for plastic mould applications. Same chemical composition as Carmo but delivered in soft annealed condition.

CALDIE

Caldie is a medium alloyed tool steel suitable for short and medium run tooling in applications where a combination of very high chipping resistance and compressive strength is required. The property profile makes Caldie a robust cold work tool steel for heavy duty blanking and forming of AHSS (Advanced High Strength Steel).

ASSAB PM 23 SUPERCLEAN

ASSAB PM 23 SuperClean is powder high speed steel with excellent wear resistance and toughness. ASSAB PM 23 SuperClean is perfect for high volume cold work applications like blanking of harder materials, e.g. carbon steel or cold rolled strip steel. It is also suitable for forming thinner work materials. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB PM 23 SuperClean is promoted as Vanadis 23 SuperClean.

ASSAB PM 30 SUPERCLEAN

ASSAB PM 30 SuperClean is powder high speed steel meant for cutting tools and other cold work applications. It has excellent wear resistance and toughness. The PM process gives a good machinability and grindability as well as a good dimension stability during heat treatment. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB PM 30 SuperClean is promoted as Vanadis 30 SuperClean.

ASSAB PM 60 SUPERCLEAN

ASSAB PM 60 SuperClean is powder high speed steel suitable for cutting tools and other cold work applications. This is a premium steel with extreme wear resistance and high hot hardness. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB PM 60 SuperClean is promoted as Vanadis 60 SuperClean.

VANADIS 4 EXTRA SUPERCLEAN

Vanadis 4 Extra SuperClean is powder tool steel for long run tooling. This is the most versatile PM tool steel on the market today, combining high wear resistance with very good ductility and resistance to chipping of edges. Excellent machinability in both soft and hard condition ensures advantages in both tool making and tool maintenance, where high demands on adhesive wear and chipping resistance are required.

Vanadis 8 SuperClean

 Vanadis 8 SuperClean is a powder tool steel with a unique combination of extremely high wear resistance and ductility. It improves the lifetime of the tool due to lower risk for chipping and cracking. It is perfect for very long production series and challenging tool environments.

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VANADIS 10 SUPERCLEAN

Vanadis 10 SuperClean is a powder tool steel with the highest wear resistance of all the PM tool steel grades, making Vanadis 10 SuperClean suitable for the highest production volumes of abrasive materials. The PM process ensures better chipping resistance than the conventional produced high wear resistant tool steel.

VANCRON SUPERCLEAN

Vancron SuperClean is the most innovative PM tool steel on the market today. Solid state nitriding of the powder particles enables extremely high nitrogen alloy content, giving the tool an "internal surface coating", and the best resistance to galling and adhesive wear. The machinability in hard condition is the best of all the PM grades, ensuring benefits in tool making, as well as tool maintenance. 

ELMAX SUPERCLEAN

Elmax SuperClean is a powder mould steel characterized by a combination of very good wear resistance, corrosion resistance and dimensional stability. Recommended for long production runs of smaller and complicated shapes and/or reinforced plastics.

ASSAB SuperClean Concept

ASSAB SuperClean Concept is our suite of PM steel grades. With unique properties and unparalleled cleanliness, they are the most advanced and refined products we have ever developed, designed to give you the upper hand in the battle for optimal productivity. In the end, going for a better steel will improve your total economy.

ASSAB 518

ASSAB 518 is a pre-hardened plastic mould steel with good machinability and polishability. ASSAB 518 is DIN standard 1.2311 material.

ASSAB 618 HH

ASSAB 618 HH is a pre-hardened plastic mould steel with good machinability and polishability. ASSAB 618 HH is DIN standard 1.2738 material.

ASSAB 618 T

ASSAB 618 T is a pre-hardened plastic mould steel suitable for medium and large tools that require good surface appearance. ASSAB 618 T is a modified grade of DIN standard 1.2738 material.

ASSAB 718 HH

ASSAB 718 HH is a pre-hardened plastic mould steel with very good polishability. ASSAB 718 HH is DIN standard 1.2738 material. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB 718 HH is promoted as Impax HH.

NIMAX

Nimax is a low carbon steel with excellent toughness, machinability and weldability. Nimax also has good polishing and etching properties. This grade provides a minimum risk for unexpected failures due to the high pre-hardened hardness in combination with high toughness.

Nimax ESR

Nimax ESR is a remelted version of Nimax, keeping the features of Nimax, but with improved cleanliness and homogeneity as a result of the ESR process.

MIRRAX 40

Mirrax 40 is a pre-hardened corrosion resistant mould steel with very good toughness, good machinability and excellent polishing properties. Mirrax 40 is an electroslag remelted (ESR) steel supplied at hardness level approx 40 HRC.

VIDAR 1 ESR

Vidar 1 ESR is a product suitable for both hot work and plastic mould applications, especially large plastic moulds that require good toughness in combination with high surface finish obtained by polishing or texturing. Vidar 1 ESR is an electroslag remelted (ESR) steel which provides reduction of inclusions in the material.

CORRAX

Corrax is a precipitation hardening steel with superior corrosion resistance and easy to heat treat. Corrax provides good dimensional stability. This product is used both as mould material and engineering material.

AM Corrax

AM Corrax is a stainless steel made for Additive Manufacturing with a unique set of properties making it the ultimate choice for tools where superior corrosion resistance combined with high hardness is needed.

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ASSAB 2083

ASSAB 2083 is a corrosion resistant mould steel with high wear resistance and good polishability. This grade is produced through conventional production method and for superior polishability we recommend other products in our Stainless Concept series.

STAVAX ESR

Stavax ESR is the most renowned of the ASSAB plastic mould steels. As the core product in the Stainless Concept series it is characterised as a through hardening corrosion resistant mould steel with excellent polishability. Stavax ESR is electro slag remelted in order to further reduce the number of inclusions in the steel.

MIRRAX ESR

Mirrax ESR is a through hardening corrosion resistant steel with very good polishability. ASSAB recommends Mirrax ESR to be used for applications demanding medium to large cross sections. It has a unique combination of toughness, corrosion resistance and through-hardening properties.

POLMAX

Polmax is a through hardening corrosion resistant mould steel with a superior polishability, good corrosion resistance and machinability. Widely used for moulds for lenses, compact discs, memory discs and medical applications. By using Polmax you can achieve an excellent surface finish.

ROYALLOY

RoyAlloy is a patented free machining stainless holder steel, which is supplied in prehardened condition. RoyAlloy is designed specifically for plastic moulding applications aiming at providing reduced mould maintenance costs, worry free weld repair, dimensional stability and lower mould production costs.

Coolmould

Coolmould, formerly known as ASSAB MM 40, is widely used for injection moulding tools or as cores and inserts in steel moulds. When used in steel mould it effectively cools hot spots, reducing or eliminating the need for cooling channels.

ASSAB 8407 2M

ASSAB 8407 2M is a Cr-Mo-V alloyed tool steel with good ductility, good toughness, good machinability as well as good hot wear resistance. ASSAB 8407 2M is a versatile tool steel which customers find useful in many different applications, primarily hot work applications. ASSAB 8407 2M is DIN standard 1.2344, JIS standard SKD 61 material and is conventionally produced. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB 8407 2M is promoted as Orvar 2M.

ASSAB 8407 SUPREME

ASSAB 8407 Supreme is our trusted premium H13 steel for all kinds of hot work tool applications. Proven over and over again ASSAB 8407 Supreme has stood the test of time and remains well known in the tooling industry for its high and reliable performance and ease of maching. In markets served by Uddeholm, ASSAB 8407 Supreme is promoted as Orvar Supreme.

DIEVAR

Dievar is ASSAB’s premium steel developed for the demanding application of High pressure die casting. It is the industry benchmark  as the high performance steel for the longest tool life and lowest crack risks due to its superior toughness and ductility. Apart from die casting it has proven itself as a great tool steel for other applications such as forging, extrusion and hot stamping.

QRO 90 SUPREME

QRO 90 Supreme is an electro slag remelted steel suitable for applications such as hot stamping, brass forging, die casting core inserts and brass extrusion. With its outstanding thermal fatigue resistance, thermal conductivity and temper back resistance QRO 90 Supreme excels as a tool steels where tools tempers down quickly to lower hardness.

FORMVAR

Formvar is a high performance hot work tool steel which offers a very good resistance to hot wear and plastic deformation. It is a solid upgrade choice especially from DIN 1.2344 and 1.2343 forging tools on the market.

ASSAB M2

 ASSAB M2  is a molybdenum-tungsten high speed steel, suitable for cutting tools such as taps, twist drills, reamers, broaching tools, metal saws, milling tools for all types.

ASSAB 709

ASSAB 709 is an alloyed machinery steel with high strength in small and medium size. ASSAB 709 is suitable for flame and induction hardening and can also be nitrided or tuftrided to a surface hardness of 600-650 Vickers.

Idun

Idun is a remelted stainless tool steel intended for applications with severe demands on high temperature strength of the material while also requiring excellent machinability. 

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ASSAB tool holder concept

Cold Work

ASSAB tool steel for Cold Works 

Plastic moulding

ASSAB tool steel for plastic moulding.

Fine Blanking Concept

ASSAB solutions for Fine Blanking

ASSAB automotive lighting

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ASSAB Coating Technology

PVD coating has been added to the ASSAB service portfolio. We use the latest PVD technology transferred by our group company Eifeler, a world leading coating company. Surface treatment, like PVD coating, can improve the surface hardness without losing the properties of the substrate. With tailored coatings, the hardness, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and tribological properties can be modified to resist different surface failures. As a result, these types of surface treatments are widely used in advanced tooling technology.

Surface Treatment - ABP

ABP is a shot peening process which introduces compressive stress to the surface of material. As the demand for improved tooling economy and productivity increases continuously ASSAB developed ABP. ASSAB tool steels with ABP will provide key benefits like reduced thermal fatigue and heat checking, reduced wear, reduced stress crack. With ABP we expect die life to increase by 30-40%.

ASSAB Pacific

A brief overview on the ASSAB regional offer in the various markets in the Pacific region.

ASSAB China

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in China.

ASSAB Indonesia

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in Indonesia.

ASSAB Korea

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in Korea.

ASSAB Malaysia

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in Malaysia.

ASSAB Philippines

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in the Philippines.

ASSAB Singapore

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in Singapore.

ASSAB Taiwan

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in Taiwan.

ASSAB Thailand

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in Thailand.

ASSAB Vietnam

A brief overview on the ASSAB products and services offer in Vietnam.