Engineered for the Soft Zone Dies in Press Hardening
SKOLVAR
Soft zone dies in press hardening operate under demanding conditions that can accelerate wear and increase maintenance requirements. For many years, QRO 90 Supreme has been the standard material for these applications due to its ability to withstand high temperatures.
Today, there is a superior alternative: Skolvar. Specifically engineered for hot forming, particularly effective in soft zone die applications.
Skolvar delivers:
- Excellent machinability and weldability for easier maintenance
- Exceptional heat resistance on par with QRO 90 Supreme
- Higher achievable hardness for improved durability
- Enhanced wear resistance, even after extended use
In industrial trials, Skolvar demonstrated over three times the tool life of QRO 90 Supreme, reducing downtime and lowering overall production costs.
Duplex-TIGRAL®
Duplex-TIGRAL® is the ideal surface solution for demanding hot work applications involving steels like Skolvar, where tools are exposed to extreme heat, abrasive conditions, and repeated thermal cycles. Duplex-TIGRAL®, an AlCrTiN coating with a previous nitriding process, delivers outstanding resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear, ensuring extended tool performance even under severe thermal loads.
Tailored for hot work, Duplex-TIGRAL® maintains hardness and stability at elevated temperatures, minimizing tool degradation and protecting against alloying attacks. Reduce your maintenance downtimes and operational costs; enhance significantly your productivity and quality!
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