Hi people. I need to know what type of material are used for manufacturing the structure of a forging press and WHY is the reason for this choice? Some publication is good for me too.
The materials used to make tools for stamping are special steels exposed to heavy loads and large temperature gradients. Especially in the area of the deformation. Such steels are:
Inserts with engraving for carbon steel - 5KHNM (5HNM);