D2 tool steel – over 100 years at the cutting edge

D2 is a high carbon, high chromium, molybdenum vanadium alloy tool steel. After hardening D2 achieves a high hardness with high compressive strength. It has excellent dimensional stability in hardening which makes this a quality through hardening steel with good retention to tempering. D2 is very popular for tolls that require very high wear resistance combined with moderate toughness and shock resistance. D2 has good through hardening properties and maintains good stability during heat treatment. It can also provide a measure of corrosion resistance when polished.

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