D3 / DIN 1.2080 / AISI D3 Steel Grade

Toolman Special Steels is proud to produce and offer D3 (1.2080) - a high carbon and high chromium tool steel. It has superior wear resistance and good dimensional stability with high compressive strength. It hardens with a very slight change in size. The alloy possesses very high compressive strength and is deep hardening.

Steel Properties
  • Wear resistance

  • Impact resistance

  • Fine grain size.

  • Uniform distribution of carbide

  • High toughness

  • Extremely low gas content

  • Good cleanliness

Chemical Composition

HCHCR-D3, DIN 2080, AISI D3, AFNOR Z210CW12-01
C Si Mn P S Cr V
2.00 - 2.35 0.10 - 0.60 0.10 - 0.60 0.03 0.03 11.0 - 13.5 1.00

Mechanical Properties

Property Value
Annealing Hardness (HBW) 248 max
Quenching and Tempering Hardness (HRC) 60 min
Poisson’s Ratio 0.27-0.30
Impact Toughness 28 J/cm2

Physical Properties

Property Value
Density (g/cm³) 7.7

Modulus of Elasticity

Temperature (°C) GPa
20 190

Thermal Properties

Temperature (℃) Thermal Expansion Coefficient (10^-6/℃)
20 -100 12

Thermal Conductivity

Temperature (℃) Thermal Conductivity (W/m•K)
20 16.6

HEAT TREATMENT AND PROCESSES

Heat treatment

Soft annealing °C Cooling Hardness HB
810 - 850 Furnace max. 250
Stress-relief annealing °C Cooling
approx. 670-720 Furnace
Hardening °C Cooling Hardness after quenching HRC
940 – 970 Oil 64.5
950-980 Air (up to 30 mm thickness) 64.5
Tempering °C after Quenching HRC
100 63.5
200 61.5
300 58
400 57.5
500 55
600 47
Applications
  • Punch

  • Cold-rolling intermediate roll

  • Mold

  • Rolling tool

  • Forming tool

  • Machining tool

  • 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 D3 1.2080 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 D3 1.2080 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