More Demanding Tooling Calls for the Right Steel

DC53 and DCMX help cold work tooling resist chipping, cracking, and wear, so tools stay in production longer.

When punches chip, dies crack, or edges wear early, you pay for it in regrinds, downtime, and missed schedules. Some applications simply ask more of the steel. DC53 and DCMX are engineered with fine, evenly distributed carbides that give your tooling the toughness and wear resistance to handle higher loads.

DC53 | Strength and Versatility for Cold Work Tooling

· High toughness and fatigue resistance help punches and dies resist chipping and cracking

· Reaches 62 to 63 HRC for long-lasting wear resistance

· Efficient machining and grinding help shorten tool build time

· Supports PVD and nitride coatings for added surface performance
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DCMX | Built for High-Strength Stamping

· A fine, uniform microstructure helps resist cracking and chipping

· Uniform dimensional change in heat treatment means less correction work and faster die builds

· Well suited for stamping high-strength steel and for cold forging
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Choosing the Right Steel Starts with the Application

Tell us about your tooling and the problems you’re seeing. An IMS specialist will recommend the grade that fits