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International Mold Steel is now ISO 9001:2008! Click here for more information. “Toolox is actually well suited for everything,” says Tony Bäckman, the owner of ToBe Teknik, “but we consider it most beneficial in the production of reinforced materials that cause heavier wear on the moulds than other plastics.” READ MORE Cutting Tool Costs "We used Toolox 44 as somewhat of a last attempt to repair the die and make it last longer/' he says. It was a success. With the A2 and D2 tool steels, we were getting probably 10,000 to 15,000 hits before the die broke. With the Toolox 44, we did 254,000 hits on the die insert." READ MORE The Solution for a Discerning Market Read how Spanish company Metalurgicas ARNAL used Toolox to cut costs by reducing processing times. READ MORE   Modern Materials International Mold Steel adds value by providing solutions to customers.   Metal Forming Magazine, April 2008 Stamper Replaces Carbide Tooling with Coated DC53 Why 8% Chrome Cold Work Die Steels are the Fastest Growing Tool Steels Thomas Schade Vice President, International Mold Steel, Inc. TOOLING: Solutions Start in the Mold   By: Michelle Maniscalco NPE Issue 2006 READ MORE   Injection Molding Magazine 2006 NPE Issue What You Should Consider When Purchasing P20 Steel   Moldmaking Technology Magazine November, 2004 When buying P20 steels, moldmakers should be aware of the variations and key issues that affect delivery, cost and leadtimes. READ MORE Click here for a PDF version   High-performance coating helps stamper fight downtime     Reprinted with permission from The Croydon Group, Ltd., December 7, 2004.  Dies last longer, need no regrinding READ MORE Click here for a PDF version of this article for a print-friendly version. New CrN Tool Coatings Keep Going and Going and Going…  Metal Forming Magazine, July 2003 READ MORE Click here for a PDF version of this article for a print-friendly version. Matrix High-Speed Steels -- Economical Alternative to Powders    Metal Forming Magazine, May 2004.  READ MORE Click here for a PDF version of this article for a print-friendly version. Steel Selection – Closing the Gap with Offshore Tooling The most discussed topic in the mold building industry today is cheaper tooling from offshore competition. READ MORE Click here for a PDF version of this article for a print-friendly version. Pre-Hardened Tool Steel Saves Time and Money Using NAK 55 standard mold bases allows moldmakers to focus on crucial core and cavity work. READ MORE Click here for the PDF version of this article for a print-friendly version. Is It Tough Enough for You? Can a new tool steel that machines like butter really be tough enough to withstand the pounding that a Tier One automotive stamping plant will put it through? We ask an "old D-2 boy" what he thinks.  READ MORE Click here for a PDF version of this article. High-Performance Mold Steel Article provided with permission from Makino, Inc. The complete article is available on their Web site. at www.moldmakermag.com    Prehardened Mold Steels offer Machinability and Weldability