International Mold Steel https://imsteel.com/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:57:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/imsteel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-IMS-Icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 International Mold Steel https://imsteel.com/ 32 32 227066820 Warm Holiday Wishes from IMS https://imsteel.com/2024/12/19/faster-production-with-pre-hardened-steels-2/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:52:57 +0000 https://imsteel.com/?p=4330 The entire IMS team would like to extend our gratitude for your partnership throughout the year. Your success is at the core of what we do, and we’re honored to play a role in helping you source high-quality steel.  Holiday Closure Dates Please note that our offices will be closed on December 23, 24, 31, & […]

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The entire IMS team would like to extend our gratitude for your partnership throughout the year. Your success is at the core of what we do, and we’re honored to play a role in helping you source high-quality steel. 

Holiday Closure Dates 
Please note that our offices will be closed on December 23, 24, 31, & January 1. 

 

Looking Ahead 
IMS is committed to providing you with the advanced steel products and reliable service you rely on. In 2025, we look forward to continuing our collaboration. 
 
Warmest wishes for a bright and joyous holiday season, and a New Year filled with continued success.  

– The IMS Team

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]]> 4330 Faster Production with Pre-Hardened Steels https://imsteel.com/2024/09/24/faster-production-with-pre-hardened-steels/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:54:31 +0000 https://imsteel.com/?p=4260 Reliable Pre Hardened Steels  At Faster Turnaround Times   International Mold Steel’s DH2F and Toolox® 44 are excellent alternatives to Viscount 44. These free-machining, H13-like steels are available in both round bar and plate forms and pre-hardened from 40-45 HRC.  DH2F Hardness: 40 HRC  Round Diameters Available: .826” – 9.125” (21mm – 232mm)  Plate Dimensions Available: […]

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Reliable Pre Hardened Steels 

At Faster Turnaround Times  

International Mold Steel’s DH2F and Toolox® 44 are excellent alternatives to Viscount 44. These free-machining, H13-like steels are available in both round bar and plate forms and pre-hardened from 40-45 HRC. 

DH2F

Hardness: 40 HRC 

Round Diameters Available: .826” – 9.125” (21mm – 232mm) 

Plate Dimensions Available: .75” – 12.125” (19mm – 308mm)  

Toolox® 44 

Hardness: 45 HRC 

Diameters Available: .826” – 7.953” (21mm – 202mm) 
Plate Dimensions Available: .314” – 6.496” (8mm – 165mm) 

Available when VISCOUNT 44 isn’t 

Put your tools in production faster with our always-available, high-quality alternatives to Viscount 44. 

Save Time and Reduce Risk with DH2F and Toolox® 44 

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]]> 4260 Find Your Perfect Steel Match https://imsteel.com/2024/08/06/find-your-perfect-steel-match/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:52:24 +0000 https://imsteel.com/?p=3997 Find Steel Solutions Simpler Than Ever  International Mold Steel’s new, easy to navigate website provides solutions to all your molding challenges; whether you need cold work, hot work, or plastic and rubber steels. Find the right steel for your application with detailed information on unique characteristics, physical properties, uses, and recommended reading.  Cold Work Steels  Hot […]

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Find Steel Solutions Simpler Than Ever 

International Mold Steel’s new, easy to navigate website provides solutions to all your molding challenges; whether you need cold work, hot work, or plastic and rubber steels. Find the right steel for your application with detailed information on unique characteristics, physical properties, uses, and recommended reading. 

Cold Work Steels 

Hot Work Die Steels 

Plastic and Rubber Steels  

DC53 

DC53 Punch Stock 

DCMX 

Toolox 44 

 

DH31-EX 

DHA-World 

Toolox 44 

DH2F 

NAK55 

NAK80 

PX5 

     

 

S-Star 

Superplast 

Toolox 33 

Toolox 44 

 No one knows more about steel selection, machining, heat treating, polishing, texturing, welding, or coating.  

Talk to an Expert

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]]> 3997 International Mold Steel will be at NPE2024! Come Visit Us at Booth S32134 https://imsteel.com/2024/04/12/international-mold-steel-will-be-at-npe2024-come-visit-us-at-booth-s32134/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:58:51 +0000 https://imsteel.com/?p=3940 Our industry-leading steels feature uniform hardness and clean microstructures for machining, stability in use, and maintenance, resulting in superior plastic and rubber molds. Consult an expert to identify the right type of steel for your project based on the intended use, production process, required strength, and budget.

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Our industry-leading steels feature uniform hardness and clean microstructures for machining, stability in use, and maintenance, resulting in superior plastic and rubber molds.

Consult an expert to identify the right type of steel for your project based on the intended use, production process, required strength, and budget.

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]]> 3940 Maximize Toolroom Efficiency with DCMX EDM Blanks by IMS https://imsteel.com/2024/02/14/maximize-toolroom-efficiency-with-dcmx-edm-blanks-by-ims/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:28:44 +0000 https://dev.toolsteelforums.com/?p=3361 IMS DCMX EDM Blanks Our EDM Blanks are designed to save the toolmaker time and money and increase tool room efficiency. Our EDM Blanks are ground square & parallel to the tolerances listed below. The blanks are also supplied pre-hardened to their optimal operating hardness. We are stocking the most popular sizes for same day […]

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IMS DCMX EDM Blanks

Our EDM Blanks are designed to save the toolmaker time and money and increase tool room efficiency.

Our EDM Blanks are ground square & parallel to the tolerances listed below. The blanks are also supplied pre-hardened to their optimal operating hardness.

We are stocking the most popular sizes for same day shipment. Please speak with a representative to discuss your specific application.

What is DCMX?

DCMX is a matrix type cold work tool steel. Only fine carbides are distributed in matrix due to optimum alloy design and production process.

DCMX
SIZES WIDTH AND LENGTH
1.00″
5″ X 7″
2.00″
5″ X 7″
3.00
5″ X 7″
Why DCMX?
  • M2 -DCMX has similar wear and 2.5X the toughness and Fatigue strength
  • A2 – DCMX has better wear resistance, toughness and 2X the Fatigue strength
  • D2 – DCMX has 3X the toughness, 4X the Fatigue strength and a little less wear resistance
  • S7 – DCMX has 2X better wear resistance, 2X the Fatigue strength, and a little less toughness

Tolerances

Thickness +.004-.000

Width +.004-.000

Length +.004-.000

Supplied Hardness

HT-59/61 HRC

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]]> 3361 DCMX The New Alternative to S7 for Plastic Molds https://imsteel.com/2024/01/30/the-new-alternative-to-s7-for-plastic-molds/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:09:20 +0000 https://dev.toolsteelforums.com/?p=3242 DCMX Features: Higher hardness than S7 (60/62 HRC vs. 52/56 HRC) Much easier to machine than S7 even at higher hardness Very stable steel in heat treatment Very close to toughness of S7 when heat treated to 58/60 HRCVery close to toughness of S7 when heat treated to 58/60 HRC Tempering-Hardness Dimensional Stability Toughness LEARN […]

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DCMX Features:

  • Higher hardness than S7 (60/62 HRC vs. 52/56 HRC)
  • Much easier to machine than S7 even at higher hardness
  • Very stable steel in heat treatment
  • Very close to toughness of S7 when heat treated to 58/60 HRCVery close to toughness of S7 when heat treated to 58/60 HRC

Tempering-Hardness

Dimensional Stability

Toughness

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]]> 3242 International Mold Steel announces two new grades added to the NADCA approval catalog https://imsteel.com/2024/01/30/international-mold-steel-announces-two-new-grades-added-to-the-nadca-approval-catalog/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:00:33 +0000 https://dev.toolsteelforums.com/?p=3235 DHA-World: Premium H-13 is beginning to dominate the Asian market, and is now certified by NADCA to 207 Grade F. DH31-EX: The leader in performance for high strength hot work die steels is now certified to NADCA to 207 Grade C. DHA-WORLD DH31-EX

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DHA-World: Premium H-13 is beginning to dominate the Asian market, and is now certified by NADCA to 207 Grade F.
DH31-EX: The leader in performance for high strength hot work die steels is now certified to NADCA to 207 Grade C.

DHA-WORLD

DH31-EX

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