Simply Tool Steel: A complete understanding of tool steel, its’ properties, applications, selection, fabrication and heat treatment by Stonehouse Productions LLC

Tool steel is a special type of steel that is used in the manufacturing of many types of products. It is used to cut, form and shape metals, plastics, wood and engineered materials. The purpose of this book is to provide an understanding of tool steel, its’ properties, applications, selection, fabrication and heat treatment. We provide this information in a simple to understand format. Since tool steel is only useful in its’ hardened state, so we place emphasis on the proper heat treatment of tool steel and the precautions and tips necessary to produce a high-quality tool. Many common tooling problems can be resolved through the proper heat treatment of tool steel. We have included the data sheets for the most popular tool steel grades, including new PM tool steels, making the proper heat treatment of these grades simple. We also provide a look into the industries and careers where tool steel is used and we provide easy-to-understand comparison charts making the selection of tool steel simple. Read more