D3 Tool Steel

D3 Cold Work Tool Steel

D3 Cold Work Tool Steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel designed for applications that demand exceptional wear resistance, hardness, and edge retention. As a member of the cold work tool steel family, D3 is specifically engineered for use in environments where high resistance to abrasion and deformation under low-temperature conditions is essential.

Key Features of D3 Tool Steel

Exceptional Wear Resistance:

D3 steel’s high carbon (2%) and chromium (12%) content provide outstanding resistance to abrasive wear, making it ideal for high-friction and heavy-duty applications.

Excellent Dimensional Stability:

D3 exhibits minimal deformation during heat treatment, maintaining precision and consistency in applications requiring tight tolerances.

Applications of D3 Cold Work Tool Steel

D3 steel is widely used in industries that require tools capable of handling abrasive materials and heavy workloads. Common applications include:

• Blanking and Stamping Dies: Ideal for manufacturing dies used in sheet metal cutting, blanking, and stamping operations.
• Forming Tools: Suitable for tools that require exceptional wear resistance, such as press forming dies.
• Punches and Shear Blades: Widely used for heavy-duty punches, shear blades, and cutting tools.
• Industrial Knives: Preferred for industrial cutting tools like guillotine knives and slitter knives.