The thermo-physical and mechanical properties of Vibenite®60 was investigated in the as-manufactured, soft annealed and hardened state as well as after use in full scale high pressure die casting. Thermal conductivity in the as manufactured state was 23.3 to 27.5 W/mK in the temperature range from 25°C to 500°C. Annealing increased thermal conductivity to 25.0 up to 29.2 W/mK. Hardening reduced thermal conductivity of 19.8 to 26.1 W/mK. The tool wastested in production in the as fabricated state displayed a slight increase in thermal conductivity, which was interpreted as a slight tempering during use. Hardness measurements were made at room temperature and followed the same pattern as the thermo-physical properties. Rockwell and Vickers Hardness was lowest in the as lowest in the annealed state and hardest in the hardened state. Rockwell hardness was not affected by use in production while Vickers hardness decreased slightly.