Chuck Metals stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier in Singapore, specifically on Pulau Ujong, where they offer top-notch D2 Steel Rods. These rods are celebrated for their remarkable wear resistance, impressive hardness, and reliable dimensional stability. As a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel, D2 is crafted for outstanding performance in demanding applications that require both strength and durability. Chuck Metals prides itself on precision manufacturing, rigorous quality control, and prompt delivery, serving industries like automotive, tooling, aerospace, and heavy engineering that rely on tough materials to handle challenging working conditions.
D2 Steel Rods are made up of about 1.5% carbon, 12% chromium, along with alloying elements such as vanadium and molybdenum. This unique blend gives them exceptional hardness, high wear resistance, and decent corrosion resistance, even when hardened. On the mechanical side, D2 boasts high compressive strength, good toughness for a tool steel, and excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, making it a great choice for precision tooling applications.
| C % | V % | Cr % | Mn % | W % |
| 0.95% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% |
|
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.
These D2 Steel Rods are widely used in the production of dies, punches, industrial cutting tools, shear blades, and components that need to resist wear. Their hardness and ability to maintain an edge make them perfect for cold work applications like stamping, forming, and blanking. Additionally, they find their place in aerospace, defense, and heavy-duty machinery manufacturing, where strength, abrasion resistance, and a long service life are crucial for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Chuck Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Singapore, Singapore
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