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Technical Information: Material of Punch Material of Punch

This document discusses materials used for tooling in sheet metal processing. It focuses on materials for punches and dies, including D2 tool steel, M2 tool steel, and improved D2 steel. D2 is well-suited for small production runs and punching cold rolled or aluminum sheets. M2 has better abrasion resistance and is recommended for large production runs and punching stainless steel or thick sheets. Selection of material depends on processing conditions like material, number of hits, and accuracy needs. The document also briefly outlines other materials commonly used for tooling components.

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Technical Information: Material of Punch Material of Punch

This document discusses materials used for tooling in sheet metal processing. It focuses on materials for punches and dies, including D2 tool steel, M2 tool steel, and improved D2 steel. D2 is well-suited for small production runs and punching cold rolled or aluminum sheets. M2 has better abrasion resistance and is recommended for large production runs and punching stainless steel or thick sheets. Selection of material depends on processing conditions like material, number of hits, and accuracy needs. The document also briefly outlines other materials commonly used for tooling components.

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Technical Information Vol.

5
MATERIAL FOR TOOLING

Selection of tool material (Type of material) is very important in terms of the quality of the processed product
and the tool life (processing cost).
This time, we summarized the typical material for tooling.

MATERIAL OF PUNCH
Fig.1 Material properties of the punch
We use the following material for punch body.
D2 (SKD) High
M2 (SKH) ↑ M2
Abrasion D2
resistance

Toughness　→　High

Characteristics of each steel


D2 (SKD)
It is a typical tool steel for sheet metal processing which is excellent in mechanical properties
and heat treatment characteristics.
We adopt Super-subzero treatment to further improve wear resistance.

M2(SKH)
It is one of the most widely used materials among M2.
Compared to D2, it is a material excellent in abrasion resistance, impact resistance and toughness.
It is suitable materials such as stainless steel and a large amount production.

MATERIAL OF DIE Fig.2 Material properties of the Die

We use the following material for die.


Improved D2 High M2
M2（SKH） ↑
Abrasion D2
Improved D2
resistance

Toughness　→　High

Characteristics of steel
Improved D2
　A material with improved toughness and chipping resistance by refining carbides.　
 It has toughness equal to or higher than that of M2.

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MATERIAL FOR TOOLING

HOW TO SELECT MATERIAL


Selection of the material of the tool is done by processing conditions (such as the material of
sheet metal, the number of hits and the accuracy of product).
The guides of selection are as follows.

GUIDE FOR SELECTING D2 GUIDE FOR SELECTING M2

・Small production ・Large production


・Punching cold roll and aluminum ・Punching stainless steel
・Punching the thin sheet ・Punching the thick sheet
・There is a possibility of design change ・In combination with the coating process
 (shape change). ・Consider about dimensional change due
・Low price (As a result, high-speed steel to wear.
 may be cheaper.) ・In the case of D2, the edge strength is
insufficient. (When chipping or breakage
occurs due to lack of strength.)

In case of large number of production or difficult-working materials, it is recommended to use in


combination with super-dry punch or coating process tools.
Not only the insufficient strength of the tool but also other factors (such as slug pulling,
misalignment of the turret, insufficient mounting of the tool, etc.) can be considered as
the cause of the breakage of the tool.
We recommend that you select the material after carefully investigating the cause of the damage.
（See our Technical Guidance “Vol.2 Life countermeasure for tooling” for more detail about SDP.）

OTHER MATERIAL FOR TOOLING


CARBON STEELS FOR MACHINE STRUCTURAL MATERIAL.
It is one of the representative steel types of metal materials.
In the tool, it is used for part that is not processed directly on the material.
(Tool head, retainer collar etc.)

CHROMIUM MOLYBDENUM STEEL (SCM)


It is used for parts that require middle strength. (Guide, ejector of forming tool etc.)

CARBON TOOL STEEL (SK)


It is used for parts that require relatively high hardness. (Key-pin, ejector of forming tool etc.)

ALLOY TOOL STEEL (SKS)


Used for a part this needs equal hardness as D2 steel. (Pin holder etc.)

For More information,


please contact
CONIC tool sales desk.

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