Product Details, Specifications, and Technical Information
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.

Dimension Name | Specification |
Diameter | 0.5 |
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 | ||
0.67 pounds |
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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 |