D2/1.2379 DIE STEEL BAR

D2/1.2379 is an air hardening (cold work) tool steel that is high in carbon and chromium.

D2/1.2379 offers excellent resistant to wear and abrasion and is used in long-run application when resistance to wear is required. D2 is machinable in the annealed condition. D2 shows minimal distortion during heat treatment.

D2/1.2379 has a machinability rating of 35% to 40% of a 1% carbon tool steel.

D2/1.2379 is sold in the annealed condition. Typical annealed hardness is BHN 217/229 Rc 17/18.

D2/1.2379 maximum working hardness is BHN 710 Rc 63.

D2/1.2379 is capable of meeting ASTM-A681.

Typical Applications:

Stamping Dies      

Forming Rolls      

Forming Dies        

Punches/Dies        

Trim Dies            

Label Dies          

Wear Plates      

Chemical Composition:

Carbon: 1.40~1.60%

Silicon: ≤0.60%

Manganese: ≤0.60%

Chromium: 11.0~13.0%

Molybdenum: 0.70~1.20%

Vanadium: ≤1.10%