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D3 (1.2080) Tool Steel

High strength tool and die steels engineered for precision, durability, and performance in demanding industrial applications.

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D3 (1.2080) Tool Steel

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D3 tool steel (1.2080) is a high carbon, high chromium cold work steel known for superior wear resistance, dimensional stability, and high compressive strength. It performs reliably in long run, heavy duty tooling under abrasive conditions.

Key Features

This tool steel material delivers outstanding surface hardness and wear resistance through a high carbide volume. It maintains precise dimensions during hardening, making it ideal for punches, dies, and cutting tools in demanding production environments.

Typical Applications
  • Blanking and forming dies for long production runs
  • Slitting and shear blades for thin sheet metal processing
  • Drawing dies and roll tools subject to abrasive wear
  • Press tools and punch tools in high volume manufacturing
  • Cold-work tooling where wear life and dimensional accuracy are critical
Forms of Supply

Supplied in soft annealed condition (~248 HB) as round bars, flats, blocks, and plates, we are trusted tool and die steel suppliers. Best Metal Steel Trading LLC provides cut to size and machined blanks to customers in the wider GCC region.

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D3 tool steel (1.2080) is a high carbon, high chromium cold work steel designed for long run tooling and heavy duty applications. Its superior wear resistance, dimensional stability, and high compressive strength make it ideal for abrasive and high volume operations.

Key Advantages & Applications
  • Exceptional wear resistance for abrasive tooling operations
  • Maintains dimensional stability during hardening and use
  • Suitable for blanking, forming, and drawing dies
  • Ideal for slitting, shear blades, press tools, and punch tools
  • Perfect for cold-work tooling where precision and long wear life are critical

 

This tool steel material maintains precision and hardness during repeated hardening cycles. Part of our comprehensive ferrous metals selection, we act as trusted D3 tool steel distributors, supplying D3 steel to clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Dammam, Salalah and Muscat. The steel is ready for machining or heat treatment to meet demanding project requirements.

Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition
  • Carbon (C): 1.90–2.20% – High carbon content drives large carbide network for superior wear resistance.
  • Silicon (Si): 0.10–0.60% – Adds strength and improves machinability.
  • Manganese (Mn): 0.20–0.60% – Supports toughness and alloy uniformity.
  • Chromium (Cr): 11.00–13.50% – Provides high hardenability and wear resistance via carbide formation.
  • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.03% – Minimises brittleness.
  • Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.03% – Maintains machinability and steel quality.
Treatment
  • Forging / Pre-heat: Heat to around 900–950 °C, then raise to 1050–1100 °C; final forging should not drop below 900 °C.
  • Annealing: Heat to approx. 850–870 °C, hold until uniform, then furnace-cool slowly to ~600 °C before air cooling; target hardness ≤ ~255 HB for machining readiness.
  • Hardening: Austenitise approx. 950–980 °C, then quench in oil (or controlled atmosphere for smaller sections).
  • Tempering: Immediately after quench, temper; double tempering recommended; final hardness around 60-64 HRC depending on section.
  • Finishing: Due to high wear resistance, precision grinding and machining is required; finish machining after hardening recommended for optimum performance.

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Our expert team and in-house metallurgists are available to provide guidance on any technical queries. At Silver Metal, we combine extensive industry knowledge with rigorous quality control to ensure every product meets the highest standards.

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