D2
Standard
ASTM A681
Hardness
Annealed ≤255HB, Q&T HRC58-62
Introduction
American standard high carbon high chromium cold work die steel with excellent balance of high wear resistance and medium toughness, plus outstanding hardenability. One of the most widely used cold work die steels globally. Quenching at 980-1040°C.
Applications
Drawing dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, wear parts, ceramic molds, plastic mold inserts, cold rolling rolls.
Chemical composition
| Element | Min | Max | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1.40000 | 1.60000 | % | — |
| Si | 0.10000 | 0.60000 | % | — |
| Mn | 0.10000 | 0.60000 | % | — |
| Cr | 11.00000 | 13.00000 | % | — |
| Mo | 0.70000 | 1.20000 | % | — |
| V | 0.50000 | 1.10000 | % | — |
| Ni | — | 0.30000 | % | — |
| Cu | — | 0.25000 | % | — |
A dash means not provided, not zero. Confirm specifications before ordering.