VISIT IMS AT BOOTH 318

International Mold Steel Exhibits at Booth 318, in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The 2026 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop runs September 29 through October 1 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

IMS hot work die steels from Daido Steel provide the best balance of toughness and strength to deliver dies that are tough to the core. DH31-EX and DHA-World are both certified to NADCA Spec #207-2011.

Engineers, bring an application to Booth 318 and review grade options with the IMS team. The IMS line card also covers cold work die steels and plastic and rubber mold steels.

Why Die Casters Work with IMS

• DH31-EX: Hot working die steel with the best balance of strength and toughness. High heat check resistance leads to longer life, with high toughness even in large-size dies. NADCA Spec #207-2011 Grade C.
• DHA-World: High hardenability, high toughness general use hot work die steel. An improved H13 with high toughness even in large dies. NADCA Spec #207-2011 Grade F.
• Daido Steel Partnership: Exclusive US distributor for Daido Steel since 1991, with access to grades unavailable from general distributors.

IMS technical specialists fit the steel to the application for longevity and performance. Squaring material to spec, machining, heat treating, polishing, texturing, welding, and coating are available for project-specific requirements.