Forging Die Steels
Composite Forgings, Ltd. produces a range of die steels specifically tailored to a variety of applications.
Improved HARDTEM®
Improved HARDTEM possesses excellent toughness and resistance to shock, abrasion, heat checking, and cracking at elevated temperatures. Aside from being an excellent die steel, this grade is also an excellent choice for use as machinery parts and extrusion component parts. Find out more about Improved HARDTEM.
Super HARDTEM®
Super HARDTEM is a strong, shock-resistant steel possessing resistance to heat in forging operations without softening or washing, and resistance to mechanical and thermal shock. Find out more about Super HARDTEM.
PRESTEM®
PRESTEM is a low-Carbon, high-Molybdenum, high-Nickel precipitation hardening Die Steel developed especially for hot-working of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in presses and upsetting machines. Find out more about PRESTEM.
PYROTEM®
PYROTEM has high compressive strength and high resistance to the softening effect of heat, making it ideal for general hot-work applications such as closed press and forging machine dies. Find out more about PYROTEM.
SPECIAL C®
SPECIAL C is a highly-alloyed die steel intended for use in the most severe applications, where very high compressive strength and resistance to softening, cracking, and abrasion is desired. Find out more about SPECIAL C.
THERMONEAL®
THERMONEAL is a tough hot-work steel possessing excellent impact strength and resistance to wash, heat checking, and cleavage cracking. It is easy to machine, air-hardening, non-deforming, and can be water-cooled in service. Find out more about THERMONEAL.