View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.Mold steels need to meet high demands, especially for surface finish. OPTIMAX is a stainless mold steel designed to have good characteristics in polishability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, machinability, and hardening.