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Die Life
2 articles covering Die Life. Every guide is written by the engineers who run the process, not by a marketing team.
Material Science6 min read
PM23 vs W6Mo5Cr4V2: When Powder Metallurgy Steel Is Worth It
PM23 and W6Mo5Cr4V2 can reach similar hardness, so why does one cost several times more? The answer lies in carbide size and distribution — and in how a die actually fails. This article explains what powder metallurgy steel buys you and when it is wasted money.
Aug 3, 2026Read article →
Rotary Die Tooling7 min read
Rotary Die Maintenance: Pressure Setup, Anvil Care and Resharpening
Most rotary dies are replaced before they are worn out — usually because an anvil was left too long, or because nobody tracked how much outside diameter the die had already given up. This guide covers the maintenance programme that prevents both: pressure setup, anvil care, edge inspection intervals, and the outside-diameter log that tells you how much life is left.
Sep 14, 2026Read article →