The innovations of the Swiss Steel Group promise a significant increase in efficiency and are an important milestone for the die casting industry.
The Swiss Steel Group has worked intensively to develop high-quality tool steels that can withstand the extreme thermal requirements of die casting production. A key focus here is on resistance to so-called “hot cracks”, which are caused by the repeated thermal stresses in the production process.
Key highlights from the presentation:
- Extended tool life: Thanks to the new tool steels from the Swiss Steel Group, the service life of die casting molds can be significantly extended. Improved high-temperature properties significantly reduce the formation of thermally induced stress cracks, which in practice leads to less downtime and higher operational efficiency.
- Increased manufacturing efficiency: Swiss Steel Group’s advanced steels offer an exceptional combination of strength and toughness, resulting in more consistent production cycles without sacrificing tool life. In various field trials, tool life has been increased by over 200%.
- Practical examples: Frie presented several successful practical examples. In one case in Brazil, the service life of a tool was extended from 100,000 to 150,000 cycles. In another case in the USA, the service life of a critical component was increased by over 50 %. These results demonstrate the enormous potential of the new steels to achieve outstanding performance even under the most demanding conditions, such as in automotive and structural component production.
The Swiss Steel Group, also known as the market leader in the green steel sector, continues to focus on research and innovation to optimize the performance of tool steels. The new developments in the area of high-temperature properties are groundbreaking and offer the die casting industry decisive advantages in terms of productivity and cost efficiency.
