Marcus Metals is a high-quality industrial materials manufacturer and supplier based in Midland, UK. The company specializes in precision and reliability, making it one of the leading firms in the provision of a broad range of products, including D2 Steel Rod, which boasts high durability. This cold-work tool steel stands out for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance combined with strength in demanding applications of industries such as the automotive, manufacturing and tooling sectors. Marcus Metals ensures top-tier service and timely delivery to meet diverse customer needs.
D2 Steel Rod is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel, with a composition of approximately 1.5% carbon, 12% chromium and small amounts of molybdenum and vanadium. It offers excellent hardness (58-62 HRC), high wear resistance and good dimensional stability. The steel has great toughness and the ability to withstand heavy loads. Advantages include superior resistance to wear, abrasion, and corrosion, making it ideal for cutting tools, dies and industrial applications requiring precision and durability.
| C % | V % | Cr % | Mn % | W % |
| 0.95% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% |
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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 |
Yes, D2 Steel Rod may require corrosion protection coatings, especially in humid or harsh environments, to prevent rust and degradation.
D2 Steel Rod can be welded, but it requires proper pre-heating and post-weld heat treatment to avoid cracking and preserve its hardness.
Choose the right D2 Steel Rod based on your application’s required hardness, wear resistance, and machining characteristics, ensuring it matches the specific demands of your tooling or manufacturing process.
D2 Steel Rod is used on a large scale in manufacturing companies for high-hardness and anti-wear usage. It can be seen applied in the tooling of cold working, also in the automotive as well as in the aerospace in components which can be subjected to high stress along with abrasion. The list of its use is further completed by knives punches and shear blades. Its durability also makes it suitable for manufacturing stamping tools, extrusion dies, and precision machining applications.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Marcus Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Midland, UK
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