FAQ – Tool Steel & Ferroalloy Supplier China

Below are the most common questions buyers ask about sourcing tool steel and ferroalloys from Hubei Jiefeng Metallurgy (JF Metals).

Who is Hubei Jiefeng Metallurgy (JF Metals)?

Hubei Jiefeng Metallurgy (JF Metals) is a Chinese metallurgy trading and processing company established in 2008, based in Huangshi, Hubei Province. We supply tool steel and ferroalloys to global markets.

What products does JF Metals supply?

We supply two main product lines: tool steel (H13/SKD61, D2/SKD11, D3/1.2080, Cr12MoV, P20/718 and more) and ferroalloys (ferromolybdenum, ferrovanadium, ferrochrome, ferrosilicon, ferrotungsten and ferromanganese).

Who supplies ferromolybdenum (FeMo) from China?

JF Metals supplies ferromolybdenum (FeMo) from China, backed by 1000+ tons of ferroalloy in regular stock. We offer FeMo, FeV, FeCr, FeSi, FeW and FeMn with full chemical certificates.

What is the difference between H13 and SKD61?

H13 (AISI) and SKD61 (JIS) are equivalent hot work tool steel grades for die-casting dies, extrusion dies and hot forging dies. SKD61 is the Japanese JIS designation of AISI H13, also known as DIN 1.2344.

What is the difference between D2 and SKD11?

D2 (AISI) and SKD11 (JIS) are equivalent high-carbon high-chromium cold work tool steel grades with excellent wear resistance for blanking dies and shear blades. SKD11 is the Japanese JIS designation of AISI D2, also known as DIN 1.2379.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

MOQ depends on the product. For ferroalloys we supply from 1 ton up to full container loads. For tool steel we quote by grade, size and quantity, and small trial orders are welcome.

What are your export and payment terms?

We export on FOB, CFR or CIF terms to India, South Korea, Pakistan, Turkey and more. Typical payment is T/T with a deposit and balance against B/L copy. L/C is available for qualified buyers.

Which markets do you export to?

We have completed 200+ export shipments, mainly to India (about 97%), Pakistan, South Korea and Turkey, with growing coverage in other regions.

Do you provide material test certificates (MTC)?

Yes. Every shipment includes a material test certificate with 100% chemical composition, plus ultrasonic testing (UT) per SEP 1921/84 C/c when required.

Can you cut to size or custom machine tool steel?

Yes. We provide cutting-to-size, sawing and custom machining services based on your drawings or specifications.

How much ferroalloy stock do you keep?

We keep 1000+ tons of ferroalloy in regular stock (FeMo, FeV, FeCr, FeSi, FeW and FeMn) for fast delivery.

What is your typical lead time?

Ferroalloys from stock ship within days. Tool steel lead time depends on grade, size and processing, typically 2 to 6 weeks. We confirm the exact schedule on each quotation.

Need a specific grade or quote? Tell us the grade, size, quantity and destination — we reply within one business day.

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