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Quick answer: ASSAB 88 Cold Work Tool Steel Forging is available for made-to-order and project supply. ASSAB 88 is the regional ASSAB designation for Uddeholm Sleipner, a versatile cold-work tool steel combining wear resistance, chipping resistance and dimensional stability. Quote confirmation is based on the governing specification, required dimensions, delivery condition, inspection scope and authenticated mill availability.
Request ASSAB 88 Cold Work Tool Steel Forging by standard, size and finish, with inspection and mill test certificates from SAKY METAL.
Technical procurement data
Standards, supply and inspection
ASSAB 88 Cold Work Tool Steel Forging ASSAB 88 is the regional ASSAB designation for Uddeholm Sleipner, a versatile cold-work tool steel combining wear resistance, chipping resistance and dimensional stability.
| Material / grade | ASSAB 88 |
|---|---|
| Product form | Forging |
| Standards and order reference | ASSAB 88 / Uddeholm Sleipner producer specification or an explicitly approved alternative; ASSAB 88 is a proprietary regional designation. |
| Dimensions and tolerances | Finished or forging dimensions to drawing; forging ratio, machining allowance and tolerances agreed during technical review |
| Surface and supply condition | As-forged, shot-blasted, rough-machined, fully machined or customer-specified |
| Inspection options | Chemistry, hardness, dimensions, visual inspection and ultrasonic testing where ordered. |
| MTC and traceability | EN 10204 3.1 MTC or agreed certificate type with heat/lot traceability. |
| Typical applications | blanking, fine blanking and forming dies, cold rolling and thread-rolling tools, industrial knives and shear tooling, powder-compacting and wear components |
| RFQ checklist | Send grade/specification, dimensions, quantity, condition, inspection, documentation and delivery destination. |
Final compliance is defined by the purchase order, approved drawing and issued mill documentation. Availability is confirmed for each grade, size and production route.
SAKY METAL supplies ASSAB 88 as forging for cold-work tooling and engineered wear applications. Available production routes include open-die forged blocks, discs, rings, shafts or drawing-specific near-net shapes, subject to grade and mill capability. Every order is reviewed against the drawing, finished tool size, machining allowance, heat-treatment plan and documentation requirements.
| Grade | ASSAB 88 |
|---|---|
| Material family | Cold-work tool steel |
| Product form | Forging |
| Specification basis | ASSAB 88 / Uddeholm Sleipner producer specification or an explicitly approved alternative; ASSAB 88 is a proprietary regional designation. |
| Supply route | open-die forged blocks, discs, rings, shafts or drawing-specific near-net shapes, subject to grade and mill capability |
| Dimensions | Finished or forging dimensions to drawing; forging ratio, machining allowance and tolerances agreed during technical review |
| Surface options | As-forged, shot-blasted, rough-machined, fully machined or customer-specified |
| Processing services | open-die forging, heat treatment, saw cutting, rough machining, boring and ultrasonic inspection where specified |
| Documentation | EN 10204 3.1 MTC or agreed certificate type, heat/lot traceability and inspection reports as ordered |
Grade Characteristics
ASSAB 88 is the regional ASSAB designation for Uddeholm Sleipner, a versatile cold-work tool steel combining wear resistance, chipping resistance and dimensional stability.
- Good wear and chipping resistance
- High hardness potential after high-temperature tempering
- Good machinability, grindability and surface-treatment compatibility
Ordering note: Supply against authenticated ASSAB/Uddeholm documentation when the trademark is mandatory. Follow the current producer datasheet for heat treatment and coating preparation.
Typical Applications
The correct grade and hardness must be selected from the actual failure mechanism—abrasive or adhesive wear, edge chipping, gross cracking, plastic deformation or dimensional change. Typical enquiries include:
- blanking, fine blanking and forming dies
- cold rolling and thread-rolling tools
- industrial knives and shear tooling
- powder-compacting and wear components
- large die blocks, rings, heavy inserts, shafts and high-load tooling components
Delivery Condition and Processing
Material is normally quoted in an annealed machining condition unless the purchase order requires another approved condition. Available services can include open-die forging, heat treatment, saw cutting, rough machining, boring and ultrasonic inspection where specified. Requested decarburization allowance, machining stock, grain-flow direction and test locations should be shown on the drawing.
Heat treatment is not one universal cycle. Austenitizing, quenching, tempering, sub-zero treatment and surface coating must follow the actual certified grade, section size, furnace capability and final hardness requirement. Obtain approval before substituting a related grade.
Inspection, MTC and Traceability
The inspection plan may include positive material identification, chemical-composition review, annealed hardness, dimensions, straightness or flatness, visual surface inspection, decarburization checks, and ultrasonic testing where section size and service criticality justify it. Third-party inspection can be coordinated when stated before quotation.
Specify EN 10204 3.1 certification or the required certificate type, heat and lot traceability, marking, packing, country-of-origin requirements and any approved-mill list in the RFQ. Final compliance is defined by the purchase order, approved drawing and issued mill documentation.
How to Request a Quote
- State the exact grade and governing standard or approved producer datasheet.
- Send finished or forging dimensions to drawing; forging ratio, machining allowance and tolerances agreed during technical review.
- Define quantity, delivery condition, surface, machining allowance and final application.
- List hardness, ultrasonic, cleanliness, certification, marking and third-party inspection requirements.
- Provide the delivery destination and required schedule.
Request a quote for ASSAB 88 Forging
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cut ASSAB 88 forging to size?
Yes. Cutting and machining options depend on size, tolerance, quantity and delivery condition. Send a drawing or finished dimensions so machining allowance can be reviewed.
Is ASSAB 88 supplied with an MTC?
Certification can be supplied as ordered. State EN 10204 3.1 or another required certificate type and any authenticated-producer requirement before quotation.
Can ASSAB 88 be substituted with a related cold-work grade?
Only after engineering and customer approval. Similar application groups can have different chemistry limits, carbide structures, heat-treatment schedules, dimensional response and trademark status.
What information is needed for heat treatment?
Provide the certified grade, section size, target hardness, service failure mode, dimensional requirements and any coating or EDM operations. The heat treater should use the governing standard or current producer datasheet.