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Tool steel has proved its worth time and time again for such tool applications as stamping or extrusion dies, cutting, mould-making or hammers for either personal or industrial use. Certainly, for those seeking tool steel rounds in various sizes and grades, there can be no sounder choice of stockholder than Parkside Steel. 'Tool steel' is the term given to the especially hard and abrasion-resistant steels that lend themselves well to the making of tools. These carbon and alloy steels also resist deformation and are able to hold a cutting edge even at the most elevated temperatures. This makes such steels highly effective for shaping other materials. As you might expect, a high level of quality is essential in tool steel, which is why it needs to be manufactured in carefully controlled conditions with a carbon content typically between 0.5% and 1.5%. No tool steel stockists take quality as seriously as we do here at Parkside Steel, as signified - among other aspects of our service - by our British Standards Institution (BSI) certification. BSI certification indicates that we use only reputable mills, while also ensuring complete traceability on all of our material. This is something that you should expect from any tool steel stockists, with the same able to be said of the responsive service, high stock levels and competitive pricing that also marks out Parkside Steel from the competition. Whatever application you may have in mind for your own tool steel - such as cutting, extruding, pressing or coining of metals or other materials - you are sure to appreciate the services of Parkside Steel. We offer tool steel rounds in cold work grades BS4659 BD2 or BS4659 B01, in diameters ranging from 15mm, right up to 207mm, and can also offer hot work & plastic moulding grades on a short lead time. We are also able to cut all of our stock to size whether it be one offs or multi-cutting jobs. We are simply the most comprehensive tool steel stockists, and if you have any questions or are unable to find what you require in our online range, you are welcome to get in touch with our professional and capable team for more tailored advice and help. Don't look to any other tool steel stockists when you have the option of sourcing your tool steel rounds from Parkside Steel.
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