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Product Details, Specifications, and Technical Information

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Tool Steel Drill Rod D2 provides a good blend of toughness, strength, and affordability. D2 is a high-carbon, air-hardening tool steel that is mostly valued for its good resistance to wear. It is typically used in rolls, punches, shear knives, food processing knives, and gauges.

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Dimension Name Specification
Diameter 0.1875
Max Length 36
Alloy D2
Production Method Precision Ground
Eniteo Vendor ID 3145
MTR Availability Yes
Material Tool Steel
Shape Drill Rod
Custom Cut Warehouse 0
Material Specifications

This material meets the following specs: ASTM -A681, SAE -J-437

Weight/Lineal Foot
0.09 pounds
Please note that this data is to be used ONLY FOR REFERENCE, NOT FOR DESIGN, and by using it,you agree that any decisions you make regarding materials for your project are at your own discretion.
Mechanical Properties
Property Value
Brinell hardness  220 - 255
Rockwell Hardness B scale 97 - 102
Density g/cm^3 8
Elongation Typical % 16
Modulus of Elasticity KSI x 10^3 28
Melting Point °F 2540 - 2620
Specific Heat BTU/lb-°F (32-212F) 1
Thermal conductivity BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F 216
Yield KSI 68
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI 110
Shear Strength KSI 67
Chemistry Information: D2 Tool Steel
Element Percentage
C 1.4 - 1.6
Cr 11 - 13
Co 1 max
Mn 0.6 max
Mo 0.7 - 1.2
P 0.03 max
Si 0.6 max
S 0.03 max
V 1.1 max
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