Mold Steel



Rectangular block forging
Max. Width 86" (2 184mm)
Max. Cross Section 2000 in2 (1 290 230mm)


Square block forging
Max. Width 45" (1 143mm)
Max. Cross Section 2000 in2 (1 290 230mm)

PDFSF-2000 is an improved prehardened mold steel grade specially designed for large plastic molds.

  • Higher Impact Strenght
  • Good Temper Resistance
  • Minimum hardness loss due to mass
  • High purity and homogeneity
  • Good polishability and machinability

PDFSF-2000 ESR is a superior product for molding plastics. This premium mold steel offers the finest quality finish with high polishability, photo-etching, and texturing.

  • Macrocleanliness fully conforms to a maximum rating of 1 in all categories per ASTM E-45
  • Superior dimension stability
  • Improved fatigue life and isotropic properties

PDFSF-2000 LQ40 is the finest and most reliable Sorel mold steel. This high quality steel is offered in two (2) options: E.F.V.D. high quality – high hardness and remelted E.S.R. for super optical finish.

  • Good machinability
  • Excellent polishability
  • Great hardness uniformity
  • High purity and homogeneity

PDFCSM-2 is a prehardened mold steel grade for the production of machine cut mold and extrusion die.

  • Uniform in composition and structure
  • Uniform hardness
  • Superior machining
  • Good polishing and photo-etching
  • High degree of dimensional stability

PDFSF-5 is a modified AISI-4130 alloy steel with higher chromium and molybdenum contents. It is a prehardened steel for molders, ladders and dies applications.

PDFSF-1 is a general purpose carbon steel. It is supplied in the normalized and tempered condition. It offers excellent machinability.

PDFSF-420 is a stainless mold steel. It is recommended for molding vinyl base or other abrasive/corrosive plastics. It can be used for injection, compression and transfer molding. It is best for long product run.

PDFSF-420 ESR is a superior stainless mold steel. This extra clean steel provides for the finest quality finish with high polishability and etchability.

  • Macrocleanliness fully conforms to maximum rating of 1 in all categories per ASTM E-45
  • Superior dimensional stability
  • Improved isotropic properties

  Tool and die steels

PDFSF-H 13 is a universal die casting steel. It is also suitable for extrusion dies and associated tooling. It has excellent hot wear resistance and toughness.

PDFSF-H 13 ESR is a superior product designed to meet die casting industry premium quality specifications. It offers excellent microcleanliness, homogeneity and lot to lot consistency.

PDFCRU-DIE is a tough alloy steel of a balanced chromium, nickel and molybdenum composition. A tool steel of the hot work class. It has excellent through hardening characteristics.

PDFSF-DIE is a tougher Cr Ni Mo steel of the hot work class. It is characterized by its uniform surface/center hardness distribution. It has a high level of ductility particularly above 200°F (95°C). SF-DIE is specially designed for large die sections and can be used as special mold frame for plastic and other material forming industries.

PDFSF-2714 is a strong Cr Ni Mo steel of the hot work class. It meets international standards: DIN 1.2714/56NiCrMoV7. SF-2714 is designed for large die sections. SF-2714 can be used as special molds for plastics and other material.