D2 / DIN 1.2379 / AISI D2 Steel Grade

Toolman Special Steels is proud to produce and offer D2 (1.2379) - a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and stability. It is commonly used for tools requiring high resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear. It is characterised by high wear resistance, superior ductility, extremely low deformation, and hardening crack tendency. It has very high hardenability and significant dimensional stability during the quenching process.

Steel Properties
  • Wear resistance.

  • Impact resistance.

  • Fine grain size.

  • Uniform distribution of carbide.

  • High toughness.

  • Extremely low gas content

  • Good cleanliness

Chemical Composition

Element Min (%) Max (%)
C 1.4 1.6
Si 0.10 0.6
Mn 0.1 0.6
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 11 13
Mo 0.7 1.2
V 0.5 1.1

Mechanical Properties

Property Value
Hardness (HBW) 255 max (Annealed)
Quenching and Tempering Hardness (HRC) 59 min (Annealed)
Poisson’s Ratio 0.27-0.30
Impact Toughness 77 J/cm2
Tensile Strength 1860-2060 MPa
Yield Strength 1600-1800 MPa

Physical Properties

Property Value
Density (g/cm³) 7.7

Modulus of Elasticity

Temperature (°C) GPa
20 210

Thermal Properties

Temperature (℃) Thermal Expansion Coefficient (10^-6/℃)
400 13.8
500 14.1

Thermal Conductivity

Temperature (℃) Thermal Conductivity (W/m•K)
20 20

HEAT TREATMENT AND PROCESSES

Heat treatment

Process Temperature Duration Cooling Method
Soft Annealing 820 - 850 2-5 hours Furnace
Stress-relief Annealing 600 - 650 min 4 hrs Furnace
Hardening 1000 - 1050 Group III oil, air, WB 500°C
Tempering 480 - 580 see tempering curve min 2 hrs Depending on cross section still air
Tempering °C HRC
100 63
200 61
300 58
400 58
500 59
525 58
550 56
600 51
Applications
  • Punches and dies

  • Shear blades

  • Tooling for plastics

  • Tyre Shredders

  • Cold forming tools

  • Rollers and knives for industrial cutting applications

  • High performance cutting tools, stamping, woodworking, drawing, deep drawing and pressing tools

  • for ceramics and pharmaceutical industries, rolls, measuring tools, plastic moulds, shear blades

Quality Assurance

Our D2 1.2379 steel undergoes rigorous testing and quality control to meet international standards, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. Certificates and test reports are available upon request. Feel free to reach out to us for more information on our D2 1.2379 steel products or to discuss your specific requirements. We're dedicated to providing top-quality steel solutions that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Manufacturing Range

Products Diameter (mm)
Hot Rolled bar 8 - 65
Forged and Turned bars 65.2 - 500
Forged Square Bars 50 - 500

Flats

THICKNESS WIDTH
6.00 mm - 410.00 mm 20.00 mm - 700.00 mm