New Since 1701 - Legacy Leading to Innovation

Zapp has been at the forefront of the steel industry for over 300 years.  Our unique Z-Series PM tool steel product line exemplifies our relentless pursuit of precision and durability.  Engineered Solutions that increase tool life and efficiency, paired with unparalleled service, make Zapp the trusted partner for tooling manufacturers worldwide. 

When you choose Zapp, you are not just getting steel — you are gaining a legacy of innovation and a commitment to excellence in every solution we offer.

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Extend the life of your tool

Honing the craft of becoming a tool and die maker takes years of training and hard work.  Finding the optimum tool steel for your application shouldn’t.  Zapp’s Z-Series PM tool steels are designed to ease the process.  Z-Series PM steels are produced with advanced particle metallurgy technology that tightly controls the chemical composition resulting in high quality steels that are homogenous in their structure, easier to process and provide longer tool life.

Whether your specific application requires reduced chipping and/or cracking, increased wear resistance, additional compressive strength or any combination of mechanical properties, Zapp has the correct PM tool steel and the technical expertise to offer the „Engineered Solution“ to satisfy your tooling needs.

Z-Series PM Steel

NameCCrMoWVCoNbMnNiSiNRound barFlat barPlateData sheet
Z-10 PM 2.40 1.30 9.70 Download
Z-12Ultra PM 2.48 4.20 3.10 4.20 8.00 Download
Z-420 PM 2.30 14.00 1.00 9.00 Download
Z-9 PM 1.90 5.25 1.30 9.00 Download
Z-M4 PM 1.42 4.00 5.25 5.50 4.00 0.30 0.55 Download
Z-M48 PM 1.50 4.00 5.25 9.75 3.10 9.00 Download
Z-Max PM 2.00 4.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 9.00 Download
Z-T15 PM 1.60 4.00 12.00 4.75 5.00 Download
Z-Tuff PM 0.70 7.50 2.00 1.00 1.50 Download
Z-Wear PM 1.15 7.50 1.60 1.00 2.40 Download

Technical Information

Overview

  • Z-Tuff PM Overview (PDF)
  • Z12-Ultra PM Overview (PDF)
  • Blade Quality Knife Steels (PDF)
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