High-PerformanceSpecialtySteels
Specialty steels and metallurgical solutions for machining, forming, wear-intensive applications and demanding industrial processes.
ToolSteels
Materials selected to resist wear and maintain dimensional stability from one tool to the next.
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Steels that maintain cutting performance in turning, milling and drilling operations.
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Specialty alloys selected with technical expertise for equipment and tools operating in severe environments.
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Founded in 1975 in the Tatuapé district of São Paulo, Aços Formosa is a manufacturer, importer and distributor of specialty steels: tool steels, high-speed steels, steels for mechanical engineering and, today, the AFX PM Series powder metallurgy steel line, in partnership with Erasteel (France).
We manufacture silver steels (carbon, tungsten and chromium) and ground and peeled steels from 10.0 to 140.0 mm — state-of-the-art machinery, cutting capacity up to 1500 x 1500 mm and overhead cranes up to 45 tons. Located in the center of South America’s largest city, with excellent logistics, we serve tool-and-die shops, stamping companies, auto parts manufacturers and industries throughout Brazil.
Our vocation:turning technical specifications into production results — from the service counter to tooling running on the customer’s production line.
Our journey
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1975
Foundation
Specialty steel operations begin in the Tatuapé district of São Paulo.
1989
New headquarters
Relocation to the Belém district of São Paulo.
1995
In-house production
Installation of the first steel peeling machines.
2000
ISO 9001 Certification
Quality system certified throughout the process (RINA / IQNet).
2014
Erasteel Legacy
Following Erasteel’s exit from Brazil, Aços Formosa acquired its entire inventory and machinery and took over the French mill’s active contracts in the country.
2023
Zapp USA
Distribution agreement with Zapp USA — introducing new powder-metallurgy steel alloys.
2024
Swiss Steel Brasil
Acquisition of Swiss Steel Brasil’s entire PM inventory and customer portfolio.
2025
Erasteel PM Steels
Distribution of Erasteel PM steels in Brazil and South America.
2026
AFX Series
Launch of AFX Series — Extreme Performance Steels: a powder-metallurgy line engineered for extreme performance.
High-PerformancePMSteels
Extreme Performance Steels
AFX10VPM
Cold-work tool steel — Powder Metallurgy
High vanadium content, exceptional wear resistance and longer tool life in high-production tooling.
- Production route
- Powder Metallurgy (PM)
- Typical working hardness
- ≈ 60 HRC
- Positioning
- Higher-performance alternative to D2/M2 in cold cutting/forming — application and heat-treatment dependent
- Quality standard
- ISO 9001
WhyChooseAçosFormosa
Technical Support
We help select the right steel for each application.
Certified Quality
Origin and performance verified for every batch.
Fast Delivery
Inventory and logistics that keep pace with your production.
Tailored Solutions
Material and supply tailored to your process.
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