Kanish Metals is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of Tool and Die Steel D2 bars in Dubai, UAE, providing top-quality, precision-made steel products for demanding industrial applications. Due to their high hardness and resistance to wear, D2 steel bars are extensively employed in tooling and die-making applications. Kanish Metals guarantees that each batch adheres to international levels of strength, toughness, and dimensional accuracy. Supplying industries like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, Kanish Metals offers assured Tool and Die Steel D2 bars with prompt delivery, uniform quality, and superior customer support.
Tool and Die Steel D2 bars are produced using high-carbon, high-chromium steel, normally with an average content of 1.5–2.0% carbon and 11–13% chromium. This alloy offers great resistance to wear, hardness up to 60 HRC, and toughness. The high chromium content of the steel provides higher corrosion resistance compared to other tool steels, and the carbon content allows for maintaining hardness during heat treatment. D2 steel bars are highly dimensionally stable and resistant to deformation, which makes them suitable for precision tool and die 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 should be stored in a dry, ventilated area to prevent moisture exposure. Use protective coatings like oil or rust inhibitors to minimize corrosion risk.
Tool and Die Steel D2 bars are heavily employed in industries demanding long-lasting, wear-resistant tooling material. They are particularly suited for making cutting tools, punches, dies, and shear blades. Automotive and aerospace industries depend on D2 steel bars for wear-resistant components. Metal stamping, forming tools, and extrusion dies are also made using D2 steel bars, where sharpness of edges and resistance to deformation must be maintained. Their durability and wear resistance make D2 steel bars the preferred option for long life, high-performance tooling applications.






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