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Deutsche Edelstahlwerke at Moulding Expo

Launch of the plastic mould steel Formadur 400

Precisely shaped and complex geometries – Deutsche Edelstahlwerke presents their new development Formadur 400 for the first time at the Moulding Expo. With this new developed plastic mould steel, the subsidiary of the SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH Group sets a technological milestone in the area of surface quality. To achieve best surface finishing this prehardened special steel is characterized by a homogenous microstructure with a hardness range of 365 – 410 HB. Due to this, Formadur 400 offers its outstanding polishability, which in turn considerably improves product quality in plastic injection moulding, for example of splashboards and tailgates.

Plastic products must meet highest requirements regarding accuracy of size and fit in every industry – from moulds for flat-screens to bumpers for the automotive industry. In order to increase the material-related potential, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke has developed Formadur 400 that exceeds the previously attainable surface qualities and polishing results. This steel is specially developed as an enhancement of the prehardened standard grades 1.2311 and 1.2738. Formadur 400 is the answer of Deutsche Edelstahlwerke to increasing market requirements in their position as an expert in steel applications for tool and die manufacturing. Thus Formadur 400 is the ideal choice for precise and efficient manufacturing of complex and large-shaped moulds for plastic forming. Furthermore this steel offers good machinability, weldability and an outstanding through hardenability to its core. Due to this, Formadur 400 has a very homogeneous hardness profile of approx. 400 HB across the whole cross section. Consequently, the steel has an excellent polishability and best texturing properties. For even higher demands for polishability, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke offers Formadur 400 in electro-slag-remelted condition – Formadur 400 Superclean. The remelting process leads to best polishing results due to an even more homogeneous microstructure. For applications requiring a lower hardness level up to 355 HB, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke is also launching the prehardened plastic mould steel Formadur 320 at Moulding Expo – this material is also available in Superclean condition. With these two plastic mould steels from the Formadur product family, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke guarantees the highest quality for a wide range of tools and plastic products.

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Status: 22 March 2017

Picture 1: Mould frames made of Formadur 400, source: Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

Picture 2: QR code for the Deutsche Edelstahlwerke microsite, source: Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

Picture caption 1: Formadur 400 is used for the accurate and efficient moulding process of complex and large-sized plastic moulds, e.g. for casting TV housings and front and rear bumpers.

Picture caption 2: On the company microsite for Moulding Expo, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke presents all details and the thematic focus of the trade show in Stuttgart.

About Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, a member of the SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH Group, is with around 4,000 employees one of the world’s leading producers and processors of special steel long products. In the three materials groups engineering steel, tool steel and stainless, acid and heat resistant steel – Deutsche Edelstahlwerke offers international customers a uniquely wide range of product dimensions, from drawn wire with a diameter of 0.8 mm to open-die forgings with a diameter of 1,100 mm. As a technical competence partner, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke develops innovative, individual special steel solutions for complex high-tech applications, and offers services ranging from steelmaking to in-depth steel processing and steel finishing.

About SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH

Today, the SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH Group is one of the world’s leading providers of customised solutions in the specialty steel long products business. A global name in tool steel and stainless long steel, the Group is one of two largest companies in Europe for alloy and high-alloy engineering steel. With around 8,900 employees at its own production and distribution companies in over 30 countries across five continents, the Company supports and supplies customers wherever they operate. Besides the comprehensive Production and Sales & Services portfolio, customers benefit from the Company’s technological expertise, consistent high quality worldwide and in-depth knowledge of local markets.

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Wolfgang Henstorf • Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

Telefon: +49 (0) 271 808-2813

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Dr. Ulrich Steiner • SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH

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