Neith Metals is a well-known manufacturer and supplier located in Cairo, Egypt, focusing on top-notch Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars. These bars are celebrated for their remarkable hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, making them perfect for tough cold-work tooling tasks. Neith Metals uses cutting-edge manufacturing methods and adheres to strict quality standards to guarantee that every D2 Bar performs consistently. With a solid reputation for reliability and precision, the company caters to industries that need durable, high-performance steels for cutting, forming, and shaping under heavy loads.
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars primarily consist of carbon (1.40–1.60%), chromium (11.00–13.00%), molybdenum (0.70–1.20%), vanadium (0.10–0.30%), along with trace amounts of manganese and silicon. This high-carbon, high-chromium blend gives the bars excellent hardness, wear resistance, and compressive strength. After undergoing heat treatment, D2 steel usually reaches a hardness of 58–62 HRC while maintaining good dimensional stability. It also provides moderate toughness, making it a great choice for long-run tooling applications where abrasion resistance is essential.
| ASTM A681 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| D2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 11 | 13 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| 1.2379/X153CrMo12 | 1.45 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 1.6 | 11 | 13 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 1 |
| JIS G4404 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | ||||||
| SKD11 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.4 | 11 | 13 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | ||
| 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 |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A681 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4404 |
| Grades | D2 | 1.2379/X153CrMo12 | SKD11 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 10.4 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100 | – |
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars can be welded, but it's challenging due to their high carbon content. Preheating, post-weld heat treatment, and using specific filler materials are essential.
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars are semi-corrosion-resistant due to high chromium content (12%). While not fully stainless, they offer moderate resistance to rust in less aggressive environments.
Tool and Die Steel D2 Bars should be stored in a dry, ventilated area to prevent moisture exposure. Use protective coatings like oil or rust inhibitors to minimize corrosion risk.
D2 Bars are commonly utilized in creating blanking and forming dies, punches, shear blades, and cutting tools. Their outstanding wear resistance makes them ideal for cold forming, stamping, and trimming tasks. Additionally, D2 bars find their place in gauges, industrial knives, and molds that require exceptional edge retention and surface finish. Thanks to their ability to stay sharp and resist deformation, they are favored in the automotive, aerospace, and heavy engineering sectors for precision tooling applications.






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