Tool Steel is widely used across the world by a range of toolmakers, engineers and pattern makers. Tool steel is not one particular steel, as it refers to a range of carbon alloy steels. The different grades are popular due to their unique hardness, resistance to abrasion, and more importantly the ability to withstand high temperatures and retain their cutting edge or shape. 

Tool Steels contain four major elements, including tungsten, chromium, vanadium and molybdenum. Depending on your tool making project, you will require a tool steel grade containing more or less of the desired elements. For example, if the tool steel contains additional vanadium, it will be more corrosion resistant.

Due to their resistance to high temperatures, manufacturing and engineering industries use tool steels to cut and press metals and other materials. Furthermore, tool steels are often used as part of the final product.

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