ASTM A681:2008 D2 Steel: Specifications & Listings

ASTM A681:2008 D2: D2: high-carbon high-chromium cold work tool steel (UNS T30402). Specified in A681:2008.

Forms: Round Bar Flat Bar Plate Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeASTM A681:2008 D2
Standard ASTM A681:2008
ApplicationsBlanking dies, punches, drawing dies, forming tools
Most Active InWest (Gujarat, Maharashtra)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Europe 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
BS 4659 BD2 BS 4659:1989 UK 0 listings, 2 RFQs →
JIS G4404 SKD11 JIS G4404:2006 Japan 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 GB/T 1299-2014 China 0 listings, 2 RFQs →
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Grade Standard Match
BS 4659 BD2 BS 4659:1989 Strong Match
JIS G4404 SKD11 JIS G4404:2006 Strong Match
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Close Alternative
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 GB/T 1299-2014 Close Alternative
ASTM A681 D4 ASTM A681:2008 Related Material
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 IS 3748:1990 Related Material
ASTM A681 A5 ASTM A681:2008 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 Related Material
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn P S Si Cr V Mo
1.40-1.60 0.10-0.60 <=0.030 <=0.030 0.10-0.60 11.00-13.00 0.50-1.10 0.70-1.20
Mechanical Properties
Hardness <=255 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 10mm–300mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–300×100mm
Square Bar 15mm–200mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

More data from ASTM A681:2008

From the standard
Maximum hardness in delivery condition 2 conditions
ConditionMaximum hardness (HB)
Annealed255
Cold drawn269
Maximum Brinell hardness (BHN).
Source: A681:2008, Table 2
Heat treatment and response to hardening hardening test conditions
Preheat temperature
1500 deg F (816 deg C)
Austenitizing, salt bath
1825 deg F (996 deg C)
Austenitizing, controlled atmosphere furnace
1850 deg F (1010 deg C)
Austenitizing time
10 to 20 min
Quench medium
Air
Tempering temperature
400 deg F (204 deg C)
Minimum hardness after treatment
59 HRC
Austenitizing temperatures are stipulated for the response to hardening test only. Time in controlled atmosphere furnaces is 10 to 20 minutes for D types.
Source: A681:2008, Table 3

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