Punches and dies are typically made of tool steel, however carbon steel is cheaper, but not as hard and is therefore used in less severe applications, it is also common to see cemented carbides used where high wear and abrasive resistance is present.
Punches and dies are typically made of tool steel, it is also common to see cemented carbides used where high wear is present. This was however. Punches and dies are typically made of tool steel, it is also common to see cemented carbides used where abrasive resistance is present. This was however. Carbon steel is cheaper, but not as hard. Carbon steel is therefore used in less severe applications tool steel.