Automotive Components & Materials
NEW COLD DIE STEEL ARK1

Overview
This is the working die steel with
the highest machinability and toughness.
Proprietary Features
| (1) | The outstanding machinability of this die steel reduces costs and cuts production time. |
| (2) | Same heat treatment as SKD11 |
| (3) | Improved toughness |
Direct Benefits
- Compared to SKD11
- Greatly improved machinability Increased machining efficiency Lower cost
- Compared to 8% Cr steel
- Improved machinability Increased machining efficiency Lower cost
- No special heat treatment necessary Shorter heat treatment lead time
- Reduced dimensional change and induced strain after heat treatment Stabilized long-term dimensions
- Compared to SKS
- No need for oil cooling Reduction of heat treatment deformation
- Temperable at high temperatures Reduced cracking and deformation during WEDM cutting
- Improved corrosion resistance Reduced rusting during WEDM cutting
Uses
- Dies that require much processing
- When cost reduction is top priority
- Dies with short lead time
- Other general cold working uses
Applications
- Cutting dies
- Stripper plates
- Guideposts
Products Catalogs (PDF file)
| Product | File Size |
|---|---|
| New Cold-Work Die Steel, ARK1 | 1,131KB |
Inquiries
Specialty Steel Company TEL : +81-3-5765-4410
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