Dhruv Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars, proudly based in Hyderabad, India. With a strong commitment to quality, precision, and ensuring customer satisfaction, Dhruv Metals serves a diverse array of industries both in India and internationally. Our D2 steel bars are celebrated for their exceptional wear resistance, impressive hardness, and precise dimensional accuracy. Crafted with cutting-edge technology and rigorous quality control measures, our products align with international standards. When it comes to high-performance steel solutions tailored for the demanding needs of the die and tool-making sectors, Dhruv Metals is your reliable partner.
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars are classified as high-carbon, high-chromium cold work steels. Their typical composition features around 1.5% Carbon, 12% Chromium, 0.9% Molybdenum, along with trace elements of Vanadium and Nickel. D2 is renowned for its outstanding wear resistance and high compressive strength. After heat treatment, it achieves a hardness range of 55-62 HRC and boasts excellent dimensional stability. This steel is air-hardenable, showcasing high toughness and minimal distortion during the hardening process, making it perfect for precision tooling applications.
| ASTM A681 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| D2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 11 | 13 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| 1.2379/X153CrMo12 | 1.45 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 1.6 | 11 | 13 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 1 |
| JIS G4404 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| SKD11 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.4 | 11 | 13 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | ||
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C hardness) | 769 | 769 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 62 | 62 |
| Hardness, Vickers | 748 | 748 |
| Izod impact unnotched | 77.0 J | 56.8 ft-lb |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30457 ksi |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A681 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4404 |
| Grades | D2 | 1.2379/X153CrMo12 | SKD11 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars can be welded, but it's challenging due to their high carbon content. Preheating, post-weld heat treatment, and using specific filler materials are essential.
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars are semi-corrosion-resistant due to high chromium content (12%). While not fully stainless, they offer moderate resistance to rust in less aggressive environments.
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars find extensive use in industries that require durable and wear-resistant tooling materials. They are commonly utilized in applications such as blanking and forming dies, punches, cutting tools, shear blades, and gauges. Thanks to their high hardness and abrasion resistance, D2 bars are perfect for crafting components that face repeated impact or friction. They are also widely used in plastic mold tooling and high-performance machine parts. Moreover, D2 steel is a preferred choice in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors due to its ability to maintain sharp edges and precise dimensions even under challenging working conditions.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Dhruv Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Hyderabad , India
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