CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel

VT machining provides CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel for customers who need accurate, repeatable NAK80 Mold Steel components. The machinability of NAK80 Mold Steel is pre-hardened or machined-then-hardened; polishes to high finish for molds, so we set the operation up specifically for this grade.

CNC Press Brake Forming Capability for NAK80 Mold Steel

  • Mold-grade cleanliness
  • Polishable to mirror finish
  • Hardenable to 48–54 HRC
  • Tolerance to ±0.005 mm

NAK80 Mold Steel Material Data

NAK80 Mold Steel — typical properties, quoted for WC-Co (YG8 / K20)
Density14.5 g/cm³
Tensile strength2000–3500 (TRS) MPa
Yield strength (0.2%)
Hardness88–93 HRA / 1300–1800 HV
Melting point2870 (WC) °C
Thermal conductivity70–100 W/m·K
Thermal expansion5.0 ×10⁻⁶/K
Electrical conductivity10%
Machinability (C36000 = 100%)grind / EDM only
Grades we runYG6, YG8, YG15 (K10–K30), D2, H13, M2, SKD11

Published typical values for WC-Co (YG8 / K20). Other grades in the family differ — the certificate supplied with your order carries the actual heat-lot figures.

Machining NAK80 Mold Steel — what actually causes trouble

Everything is done by grinding, wire EDM or sinker EDM. Design in a small corner radius wherever possible — a true sharp internal corner doubles the EDM time.

Machining NAK80 Mold Steel with CNC Press Brake Forming

The machinability of NAK80 Mold Steel is pre-hardened or machined-then-hardened; polishes to high finish for molds. For CNC Press Brake Forming we select tooling, feeds, speeds and coolant to match, keeping the NAK80 Mold Steel workpiece stable and the result accurate.

Because we machine NAK80 Mold Steel regularly, proven settings shorten setup and keep quality repeatable across reorders.

Achievable Tolerances for CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel

CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel — achievable tolerances
FeatureStandardPrecision
Bend angle±1.0°±0.5°
Flange length±0.30 mm±0.15 mm
Hole-to-bend distance±0.30 mm±0.15 mm
Minimum inside radius1.0 × thickness0.8 × thickness
Minimum flange height4 × thickness + radius3 × thickness + radius
Bend-to-bend spacing±0.30 mm±0.15 mm
Sheet thickness range0.5–8.0 mm0.5–4.0 mm

Standard is what a normal quotation assumes. Precision is available on nominated features and is priced separately, because it needs extra setups, in-process gauging and CMM verification. Call out only the features that need it — blanket-tightening a drawing is the single most common reason a quote comes back expensive.

CNC Press Brake Forming Quality & Inspection

Consistent quality comes from disciplined process control. Critical dimensions on NAK80 Mold Steel parts are checked in-process and verified at final inspection using calibrated instruments and, where required, CMM measurement. Full documentation — dimensional reports, mill certs, FAIR — is available when your programme needs it.

Design Tips for CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel

A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. Consistent bend radii, adequate flange lengths and grain-direction awareness reduce cracking and springback in formed NAK80 Mold Steel. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.

CNC Press Brake Forming Tolerances & Surface Finish

Formed NAK80 Mold Steel holds bend angles to about ±0.5° and consistent flange dimensions, with bend allowance compensated for the material and thickness.

The tightest tolerances are reserved for the features your drawing flags as critical. Share your tolerance scheme and we will confirm what is realistic before quoting.

Secondary Operations & Finishing

We complete NAK80 Mold Steel components with the secondary steps your drawing calls for. We arrange heat treatment, surface treatment, marking and assembly as needed. Tell us the final spec and we will plan the full route so parts arrive ready to use.

Why NAK80 Mold Steel?

Specifying NAK80 Mold Steel for CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel is usually about its properties: mold-grade, polishable and hardenable. Tell us the condition you need and we machine to it.

Applications of CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel

CNC Press Brake Forming of NAK80 Mold Steel supports parts across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, energy and general industrial sectors. We scale from one-off prototypes to ongoing production while holding the same quality.

How to Order CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel

Ordering NAK80 Mold Steel parts is straightforward. Provide the drawing, material, quantity and any certification needs. Our engineers reply — in English — with feasibility, pricing and a realistic lead time, usually within one business day.

Finishing Options for NAK80 Mold Steel

Finishing options available with this material
FinishThickness / effectWhy it gets specified
Deburr / edge break0.05–0.3 mmAll parts unless the drawing says otherwise
Bead blastRa 1.6–3.2 µmUniform matt finish, hides tool marks
Laser markingPart number, lot code, data matrix
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What We Need to Quote CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel

  • GeometrySTEP or IGES for the 3D model, plus a PDF drawing if you have tolerance callouts. A dimensioned sketch is enough to start.
  • MaterialThe exact NAK80 Mold Steel grade and condition — temper, heat-treat state or hardness. If you are not sure, tell us the function and we will suggest one.
  • QuantityPrototype count and the expected annual volume. Both change how the part is made and therefore what it costs.
  • TolerancesWhich features are critical. Everything else runs to our standard tolerance, which is what keeps the price sensible.
  • FinishSurface treatment, cosmetic requirements, and any faces that must be masked.
  • DocumentsWhether you need a material certificate, dimensional report, FAIR or PPAP with the shipment.

Missing something from the list is not a problem — send what you have. We will come back with the specific questions rather than a generic form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel and how is it done?

CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel refers to press brake forming creates bends and complex profiles with CNC-controlled ram depth and gauging. Applied to NAK80 Mold Steel — mold-grade, polishable and hardenable — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.

Can VT machining make custom NAK80 Mold Steel parts to my drawing?

Yes. NAK80 Mold Steel NAK80 Mold Steel forming is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.

Which industries use CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel parts?

CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise NAK80 Mold Steel components are required.

What material thickness or size range suits CNC Press Brake Forming NAK80 Mold Steel?

We form NAK80 Mold Steel sheet and plate to your developed flat pattern and bend sequence.

What surface finish is achievable on NAK80 Mold Steel with CNC Press Brake Forming?

Surface finish on NAK80 Mold Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

How clean are the edges produced by CNC Press Brake Forming on NAK80 Mold Steel?

Machined NAK80 Mold Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.