Heat resistant stainless steel forging press dies

[Mecha]

Hello, I'm curious if anyone knows a type of stainless steel that would be good for forging press dies, that can stay strong and hold their shape even if at a high heat, say, 500 degrees F.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

All stainless steel should be fine at 500°F. The temper is around 1000°. I'd recommend 420 or 440C.

 

[Mecha]

All stainless steel should be fine at 500°F. The temper is around 1000°. I'd recommend 420 or 440C.

Ok! Thank you!

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

How are things lately? All recovered from the fire?

 

[Mecha]

How are things lately? All recovered from the fire?

Not too bad. Still making progress.

 

[DevinT]

H-13, not stainless but that’s what they’re designed to do.

Hoss

 

[Mecha]

H-13, not stainless but that’s what they’re designed to do.

Hoss

Ahhh good to know. I was wondering about stainless because I'm near the sea and everything is rusting!