Tool Steel | Buderus Edelstahl
From steel to production-ready solutions –
Built to Deliver
Buderus Edelstahl supplies high-quality tool steels designed for reliable production and operational performance. From die casting and forging to forming and machining applications, our material solutions combine consistent quality, dependable availability and processing expertise to support efficient manufacturing processes.
With integrated production capabilities and extensive application know-how, we provide tool steels tailored to the requirements of modern industry. Whether supplied as raw material, pre-machined components or ready for further processing, our solutions help customers reduce complexity, improve productivity and achieve reliable results in daily operations.
Tool Steel
Plastic Injection Molding
Production-ready mold steels for reliable series manufacturing
Plastic injection molding requires materials that perform reliably throughout the entire mold manufacturing and production process. Buderus Edelstahl supplies mold steels engineered for efficient machining, consistent mold performance and high-quality molded surfaces.
Developed specifically for the plastics processing industry, our tool steels combine controlled metallurgy with the practical requirements of mold makers, including dimensional stability, surface quality and predictable material behavior. From automotive components and electronics housings to consumer and industrial products, Buderus provides reliable material solutions that support efficient manufacturing, consistent production cycles and dependable results.
Grades for Plastic Injection Molding
| Brand Name | Mat.-No. | Shortname | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2738 ISO-BM | 1.2738 | 2738 | Large plastic moulds |
| 2312 | 1.2312 | 2312 | |
| 2311 | 1.2311 | 2311 | |
| Thruhard Supreme (HH) | Thruhard Supreme (HH) | 2738mod. TS (HH) |
Your Contact for Plastic Injection Molding
We manufacture all our products to customer specifications. So what are your specifications?
Please feel free to contact us. Together we will find your perfectly customized solution.
Tim Schneider
Sales Director Buderus Edelstahl GmbH
Forging Dies
Tool steels engineered for reliable forging operations
Forging applications place high thermal and mechanical demands on tooling materials. Buderus Edelstahl supplies a comprehensive portfolio of hot-work and die steels designed to deliver reliable performance, consistent quality and predictable processing across a wide range of forging operations.
From high-toughness grades for crack-sensitive applications to wear-resistant steels for demanding production environments and large-dimension die steels with excellent through-hardening capability, our materials are tailored to specific forging requirements. Supported by the Buderus ISO-B metallurgical concept, they provide homogeneous microstructures, reliable heat treatment response and consistent mechanical properties for dependable tool performance.
Grades for Forging Dies
| Brand Name | Mat.-No. | Shortname | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2343 ISO-B | 1.2343 | 2343 | Forging Dies and Inserts |
| 2714 | 1.2714 | 2714 | |
| 2714mod | 1.2714mod | 2714mod | |
| Hiperdie | |||
| 9966 SC | |||
| HWS Supreme | |||
| Conqueror | |||
| ExStahl |
Your Contact for Forging Dies
We manufacture all our products to customer specifications. So what are your specifications?
Please feel free to contact us. Together we will find your perfectly customized solution.
Marc Schmitz
Interims Sales Director Tool Steel
Die-Holders and Mold Frames
Structural reliability for demanding tooling systems
Die holders and mold frames provide the structural foundation for efficient and reliable tooling systems. Buderus Edelstahl supplies high-quality die steels engineered for toughness, dimensional stability and dependable performance in demanding manufacturing environments.
Designed for large tooling systems and high-load applications, our materials deliver consistent properties and reliable mechanical performance throughout the component. Beyond material supply, we offer pre-machined and ready-for-processing solutions that help simplify production, reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency.
With integrated processing capabilities and extensive application expertise, Buderus provides production-ready die holder and mold frame solutions that support consistent manufacturing and dependable tool performance.
Grades for Die-Holders and Mold Frames
| Brand Name | Mat.-No. | Shortname | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2738 ISO-BM | 1.2738 | 2738 | Large Plastic Moulds |
| 2312 | 1.2312 | 2312 | |
| Thruhard Supreme (HH) | 2738mod. TS (HH) | ||
| 2738 | 1.2738 | 2738 |
Your Contact for Die-Holders and Mold Frames
We manufacture all our products to customer specifications. So what are your specifications?
Please feel free to contact us. Together we will find your perfectly customized solution.
Marc Schmitz
Interims Sales Director Tool Steel
Further processing possibilities
Heat treatment
hardening and quenching in oil, water or polymer
34 horizontal batch-type furnaces (max. length 16,200 mm)
6 vertical furnaces (max 11,400 mm and 56 tons)
5 continuous furnaces
various heat treatment: Tempering, soft annealing, normalizing, fine-structure annealing
Mechanical processing
lathe turning up to Ø2,000 mm and 15,000 mm length
saw cutting up to 2,000 mm x 2,000 mm section
6-side milling up to 100 t
deep-hole drilling up to a max length of 13,000 mm
pre-machining at our partner's facilities
Service and consulting
competent metallurgical support: material testing, metallography, fracture mechanics
metallugical investigation and failure analysis
FEM Simulation
Laboratory for mechanical testing accredited acc. ISO 17025
Supply Chain
sawing and machining center in Wetzlar (Germany)
authorized partner in all relevant markets
What you can expect
Reliable Material Solutions for Industrial Applications
Buderus Edelstahl develops and manufactures tool steels and engineering steels for demanding industrial applications. Our materials are designed to deliver consistent quality, reliable mechanical performance and dependable results across the entire manufacturing process.
Built for Reliable Production
Efficient manufacturing depends on materials that perform predictably in machining, heat treatment and daily operation. With controlled metallurgy, stable material properties and extensive application expertise, Buderus helps customers achieve reliable production processes and consistent product quality.
More Than a Steel Supplier
From forging and heat treatment to machining and quality assurance, Buderus Edelstahl combines integrated processing capabilities with deep materials expertise. Whether supplied as raw material, pre-machined components or ready-for-processing solutions, our products help customers reduce complexity, improve efficiency and keep production running reliably.