What are the advantages and disadvantages of punching and shearing machine molds made of different materials at Manhart (Guangdong) CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd?

Different materials of punching and shearing machine molds have their own advantages and disadvantages, and are suitable for different application scenarios. Here are four common die materials for punching and shearing machines, analyzing their advantages and disadvantages:
1. Steel:
Advantages: Steel has high strength and wear resistance, making it suitable for processing materials with high strength and hardness. In addition, steel prices are relatively low and easy to obtain.
Disadvantages: Steel has poor corrosion resistance and is prone to rusting, requiring regular maintenance and protection. In addition, the thermal conductivity of steel is poor, which can easily cause the mold temperature to be too high.
2. Hard alloy:
Advantages: Hard alloys have extremely high hardness and wear resistance, and can withstand high-strength punching and shearing. In addition, hard alloys have good high-temperature resistance and are not easily deformed.
Disadvantage: The price of hard alloy is relatively high, much higher than that of steel. Meanwhile, hard alloys have poor toughness and are prone to fragmentation.

3. Ceramics:
Advantages: Ceramics have advantages such as high hardness, high wear resistance, and low friction coefficient, which can improve the wear resistance and service life of molds. In addition, ceramics also have good corrosion resistance and high temperature performance.
Disadvantages: Ceramics have high brittleness and are prone to breakage and cracking. Meanwhile, the price of ceramics is relatively high and the processing difficulty is high.
4. Plastic:
Advantages: Plastic molds are lightweight, insulated, corrosion-resistant, and easy to process, which can adapt to the punching and cutting needs of various non-metallic materials. In addition, plastic molds have good flexibility and can adapt to different processing needs.
Disadvantages: Plastic molds have lower strength and wear resistance, and a shorter service life. Meanwhile, plastic molds have poor high-temperature resistance and are not suitable for processing high-temperature materials.
In summary, different materials of punching and shearing machine molds have their own advantages and disadvantages, and suitable materials need to be selected according to specific application scenarios. When selecting the material for the punching and shearing machine mold, factors such as strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, processing difficulty, and cost need to be considered.