For the manufacturing of plastic parts, steels are required which have a high wear resistance, corrosion resistance and good polishability with ease of machinabilty and less tool wear. Depending on the properties required, case-hardening steels, heat treatable steels, corrosion resistant steels, nitriding steels and martensite hardening steels or high performance powder metallurgical materials are used.

Tailored to the needs of the various plastics moulding applications, Böhler Plastics Tool Steel and Mould Materials are ideal where high polishability, improved resistance to corrosive and/or abrasive polymers, high thermal conductivity, uniformity and reliability are required.

FOD keep close cooperation with tool designers keeps us abreast of the latest demands placed on Plastics Tooling