Kanish Metals stands out as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch D2 Steel Rods in Dubai, UAE, serving a variety of industries that prioritize precision and durability. Renowned for its impressive wear resistance and exceptional hardness, D2 steel is a go-to choice for tool-making and heavy-duty applications. At Kanish Metals, we take pride in ensuring that each rod adheres to international quality standards, delivering outstanding performance and reliability to our clients. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, we offer prompt delivery, competitive pricing, and tailored solutions to meet industrial needs. Kanish Metals is a high-quality industrial materials manufacturer and supplier based in Dubai, UAE. The company specializes in precision and reliability, making it one of the leading firms in the provision of a broad range of products, including D2 Steel Rod, which boasts high durability. This cold-work tool steel stands out for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance combined with strength in demanding applications of industries such as the automotive, manufacturing and tooling sectors. Kanish Metals ensures top-tier service and timely delivery to meet diverse customer needs.
D2 Steel Rod is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel that contains around 1.5–1.6% carbon and 11–12% chromium, along with molybdenum, vanadium, and trace amounts of manganese. This specific composition grants it remarkable hardness, impressive compressive strength, and excellent wear resistance. Mechanically, D2 steel showcases high toughness and maintains dimensional stability even under significant loads. After heat treatment, it achieves a hardness of 55–62 HRC, making it perfect for challenging environments. This unique combination of strength, hardness, and wear resistance makes D2 Steel Rod a reliable choice for precision tooling.
| C % | V % | Cr % | Mn % | W % |
| 0.95% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% |
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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 |
Yes, D2 Steel Rod may require corrosion protection coatings, especially in humid or harsh environments, to prevent rust and degradation.
D2 Steel Rod can be welded, but it requires proper pre-heating and post-weld heat treatment to avoid cracking and preserve its hardness.
Choose the right D2 Steel Rod based on your application’s required hardness, wear resistance, and machining characteristics, ensuring it matches the specific demands of your tooling or manufacturing process.
D2 Steel Rods find extensive use in industries that require tools and components capable of enduring extreme wear and tear. Typical applications include the production of dies, punches, shear blades, cutting tools, and forming rollers. Thanks to its high hardness and wear resistance, it excels in cold work applications like stamping and blanking. Additionally, D2 steel is utilized for industrial knives, gauges, and precision instruments. Its durability under stress makes it an excellent fit for heavy-duty machinery parts. Whether in automotive, aerospace, or general manufacturing, D2 Steel Rods are a trusted choice for demanding applications.






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