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For complex material requirements

Whether as forging die, tool holder or industrial knife, as extrusion die or plastic or glass mould, as ejector pin or saw blade - the list of applications for modern tool steels is long. The requirement profile of modern tool steels is just as diverse.
BGH grades combine properties such as wear resistance, mirror polishability, resistance to heat and thermal shock, and of course strength and toughness to suit your particular application.
Through optimised metallurgy, we achieve the best degrees of purity and homogeneous microstructures, which are decisive for a long service life of your tools.

Materials and areas of application

Hot working tool steels are used in applications where tools and components must function reliably at high temperatures, offering high hot strength, toughness, and wear resistance. Find the right grades and supply forms for your metal forming, die-casting and toolmaking applications.

Hot working tool steels

BGH Edelstahl's plastic mould steels offer high toughness, corrosion resistance, excellent polishability and reliable dimensional stability. Find the right material for your demanding moulding tool requirements and efficient plastics processing needs.

Plastic mould steels

Cold working tool steels offer high hardness, wear resistance and compressive strength, making them ideal for shear blades, punching or stamping tools, as well as for bending, thread rolling or embossing tools.Discover materials from BGH Edelstahl for demanding applications in stamping, cutting and forming technology.

Cold working tool steels

High-speed steels are ideal for high cutting and feed rates, as well as for long tool life. Find the right HSS grade to ensure your manufacturing processes are precise and cost-effective.

High-speed steels

BGH ONE tool steels for special challenges

Do you want to take your product quality to a new level? Increase the service life of your tools?
Using BGH ONE tool steels you will set new standards!
Thanks to our optimised alloy formulations, we can offer you cost-effective alternatives to ESR and PM steel that surpass the properties of standard materials.
Discover the advantages of our cutting-edge BGH ONE Premium tool steels for yourself, and contact us to find out more!

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annealed (+A)
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)

Properties
BGH FORGE ONE is a Cr-Mo-V-alloyed hot working steel. It offers improved toughness and thermal conductivity compared to standard hot working steels without compromising on resistance against wear.

Delivery Condition
- annealed (+A) max. 250 HBW
- quenched and tempered (+QT) upon request, e.g. hardness 430 HBW / TS 1450 MPa

Application Area
Highly stressed dies and plastic moulds in environments with special demands on resistance against wear.

Typical Applications
- Forging dies
- Die inserts
- Plastic moulds
- Aluminium extrusion tools
- Aluminium die casting tools
- Hammer pins

quenched and tempered (+QT)
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade name
Grade no.
Heat treatment quenched and tempered (+QT)

Eigenschaften
BGH 1.2316 mod. ist ein korrosionsbeständiger, martensitischer Formenstahl mit hoher Zähigkeit, guter Zerspanbarkeit und guter Polierbarkeit.
Im Vergleich zur DIN wurde die Analyse in Bezug auf die karbidbildenden Elemente soweit optimiert, dass eine wesentlich homogenere und feinere Verteilung der Karbide entsteht. Damit konnte sowohl die Zähigkeit, als auch die Korrosionsbeständigkeit verbessert werden.

Lieferzustand
- vergütet (+QT), 280 - 325 HBW

Einsatzgebiet
BGH 1.2316 mod. wird insbesondere für hochbeanspruchte Werkzeuge und Formen zur Verarbeitung korrosiv wirkender Medien eingesetzt.

Anwendungsbeispiele
- Kunststoffformen
- Blasformen
- Extruder
- Komponenten für die Lebensmittelindustrie

ESR
annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 16,5
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Secondary melting process ESR
Diameter 16,5

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 20,5
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Secondary melting process -
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Diameter 20,5

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 20
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Secondary melting process -
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Diameter 20

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 25
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Diameter 25
Secondary melting process -
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 25,8
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Secondary melting process -
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Diameter 25,8

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

ESR
annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 25
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Diameter 25
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Secondary melting process ESR

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

ESR
annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 30,8
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Diameter 30,8
Secondary melting process ESR

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

ESR
annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 30
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Secondary melting process ESR
Diameter 30

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 30
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Secondary melting process -
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Diameter 30

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion

annealed (+A)
round
⌀ 30,8
peeled
Eigenschaft Wert
Grade no.
Grade name
Heat treatment annealed (+A)
Format round
Secondary melting process -
Thickness -
Width -
Surface quality peeled
Diameter 30,8

Properties
Tool steel with high gloss polishability, good corrosion and wear resistance as well as machinability.
The electroslag remelting (ESR) provides high homogeneity and cleanliness.
1.2083 mod ESR with Vanadium offers superior polishability (mirror finish) and improved corrosion resistance. Compared to a standard grade surface, 1.2083 mod ESR surfaces are 70% smoother.
For highest requirements, the vacuum arc remelted 1.2083 VAR offers outstanding micro cleanliness.

Delivery Condition
- Annealed (+A), max. 241 HBW
- Pre-hardened, 308 - 341 HBW

Application Area
Moulding tools requiring high surface finish (e.g. for optical and medical applications) in combination with good corrosion and wear resistance.

Typical Applications
- Injections moulds
- Blow moulds
- Dies for extrusion