D-2 Die Steel

D2: A cold work tool steel D2 is a high chromium tool steel specifically designed to provide a high abrasive wear resistance and a high hardenability. The grade is delivered in annealed condition to keep a good machinability. After machining it requires a hardening to achieve its service properties. The adjustment of hardness should be done to get the best compromise between touhness and wear resistance. This grade can be used for cutting and deformation tools submitted to high abrasive wear. Main applications are stamping tools, punches and dies, forming dies, shear blades and cutters, ceramic molds, ....

D2 Steel Properties D2 steel is an air hardening, high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel. It has high wear and abrasion resistant properties. It is heat treatable and will offer a hardness in the range 55-62 HRC, and is machinable in the annealed condition. D2 steel shows little distortion on correct hardening. D2 steel???s high chromium content gives it mild corrosion resisting properties in the hardened condition. Typical applications for D2 Steel: Stamping or Forming Dies Punches Forming Rolls Knives, slitters, shear blades Tools Scrap choppers Tyre shredders