Alloy Tool Steel Targets End Users Alloy Tool Steel is expanding its presence in the end user tool and mold steel market. “We have always served the end users of our products,” explains Tom Hardy, sales manager. “Now we are expanding into this market in a big way; it is a perfect match.” Using our massive purchasing power we offer a pricing structure based on mill runs and pass the savings on to you. We have the largest selection of tool and mold steels on the west coast with about four million pounds in stock in Santa Fe Springs, and about a million more in Chicago. Our knowledgeable salespeople offer expert advice on applications and machining characteristics. We feature fast turnaround on all orders with delivery in Los Angeles and surrounding areas for end users of orders over 100 lbs. We offer the largest inventory selection, great service, best prices…why buy anywhere else?

KD11S Now Available at Alloy Tool Steel Alloy Tool Steel now stocks KD11S premium-grade tool steel for immediate delivery. KD11S is superior to standard D-2 tool steel and offers higher levels of abrasion, superior wear resistance, and better fatigue properties. KD11S is a refined-processed material which is much cleaner than D-2 tool steel. This material has a machinability rating of 60% of carbon tool steel with a tool life more than twice as long as standard D-2 tool steel. KD11S is sold in the annealed condition with a typical annealed hardness of BHN 253 (Rc 25); and can be heat treated under the same conditions as standard D-2 tool steel to a maximum hardness of BHN 670 (Rc 61). KD11S is capable of meeting the requirements of ASTM-681. Typical applications for KD11S include: press dies, roll dies, punches, trim dies, gauges, and more.

Alloy Tool Steel Stocks 4140HT Alloy Steel 4140HT alloy steel is now available at Alloy Tool Steel. 4140HT is a chromium/molybdenum, medium-carbon steel offering medium to high hardenability and good fatigue properties. This material has a machinability rating of 50% to 55% of a 1212 carbon steel. 4140HT is sold in the pre-hardened condition at BHN 262/321 (Rc 26.6/34.3) with a higher surface hardness and a lower center hardness. 4140HT is capable of meeting the requirements of ASTM-A322. Typical applications for 4140HT include: base plates, molds, fixtures, tool holders, support plates, punch holders, and more.