Tool Steel Selection Guide

The Lindquist Steels "Tool Steel Selection Guide" represents an easy to use reference guide for tool makers, engineers, tool designers, and anyone interested in the proper selection and utilization of our tooling materials. This guide has been designed to work around the specific tool production needs. Our "Build" feature is unlike any other in the that you can research materials and place an order or obtain a quote straight from the App. We have listed many common tools along with the tested and proven materials that meet the required production level. The material suggestions are listed from low to high production volume requirements. The purpose of this guide is to help better service the tooling & metal working industry in selecting the best material possible for each individual job.

In this guide you will find common applications and the suggested tooling material(s) as well as detailed machining and heat treating information.

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