Garg Steels, a leading manufacturer and supplier located in Chennai, India, is dedicated to providing top-notch Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars specifically designed for precision engineering applications. Renowned for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, D2 bars are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of the tooling and manufacturing sectors. Garg Steels guarantees superior quality through cutting-edge processing techniques and a strict commitment to international standards. With options for customized dimensions and a flawless surface finish, their D2 steel bars are relied upon across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, plastic molding, and industrial tooling, ensuring dependable, long-lasting performance even in the toughest working conditions.
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars are made from high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steels, featuring around 1.5% carbon and 12% chromium. This unique blend gives them remarkable hardness (up to 60 HRC), outstanding wear resistance, and solid toughness. D2 steel also maintains excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and offers moderate corrosion resistance thanks to its high chromium content. These bars are non-deforming and keep their sharp edges, making them perfect for applications that involve continuous impact or abrasive wear. Garg Steels provides D2 Bars with reliable mechanical properties for essential tooling 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 find extensive use in industries that demand high-performance tools and components capable of withstanding wear, impact, and deformation. In the automotive and aerospace fields, they are commonly used to create dies, punches, and forming tools. They are also well-suited for blanking and shearing tasks, particularly in sheet metal work. The plastic molding industry relies on D2 for molds that require both precision and durability. Thanks to their hardness and dimensional stability, they are ideal for industrial knives, cutting tools, and extrusion dies. Garg Steels provides D2 Bars customized to ensure optimal performance.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Garg Steels is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Chennai, India
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