D2 Tool Steel
High-carbon, high-chromium cold-work tool steel with excellent wear resistance and good dimensional stability during heat treatment. Standard die steel for blanking and forming.
Applicable Standards
- ASTM A681
- AMS 2312
- DIN 1.2379
- JIS SKD11
Composition Ranges (wt %)
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | 82.0 | 88.0 | ~85.0 |
| Cr | 11.0 | 13.0 | ~12.0 |
| C | 1.4 | 1.6 | ~1.5 |
| Mo | 0.7 | 1.2 | ~0.95 |
| V | 0.5 | 1.1 | ~0.8 |
| Mn | 0.1 | 0.6 | ~0.35 |
Fe
82.0–88.0%
Cr
11.0–13.0%
C
1.4–1.6%
Mo
0.7–1.2%
V
0.5–1.1%
Mn
0.1–0.6%
Typical Applications
- Blanking and punching dies
- Forming and bending dies
- Slitting blades
- Gauge and wear plates
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