D2 Tool Steel - Cold Work Steel for 3D Printing
D2 tool steel is a type of cold work steel variety. It offers the characteristic of extreme hardenability after high heat treatment. While D2 tool steel is robust, has more resistance against wearing, however, it is not as tough as compared to other cold work steel types. Its unusually high chromium content renders it with great hardenability. It also exhibits compressive strength after heating at high temperatures. The dimensional stability of D2 tool steel has been highly praised by steel industry experts. The corrosion resistance at hardened conditions is a prime benefit in conformal cooling applications. Applications – D2 tool steel is nowadays widely used in various works that need moderate toughness and excellent wear resistance. Blanking, forming dies, coining, sizing tool members, coining, gauges, burnishing tools, shear cutting tools, etc. are some of the most common use of D2 tool steel. With the 3D printing business flourishing exc...