Minimal Match — 32.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AISI D2 KNL (ASTM A681) and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V (GB/T 1299-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
AISI D2 KNL is typically used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies, while GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is commonly used for used for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, die-casting molds, hot punches, and hot shear blades..
AISI D2 KNL is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, AISI D2 KNL vs GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is a 49.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 32.8%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
AISI D2 KNL
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
Hardness (annealed)
≤255 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
58–62 HRC
Not specified
Compressive Strength
2600 MPa
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1180-1380 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
980-1180 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
10-14%
Hardness
Not specified
48-54 HRC
Typical Applications
AISI D2 KNL
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
Used for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, die-casting molds, hot punches, and hot shear blades.
Key Differences
AISI D2 KNL specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V.
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies W which is not specified for AISI D2 KNL.
Can AISI D2 KNL Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V?
AISI D2 KNL and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between AISI D2 KNL and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V?
AISI D2 KNL specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V. GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies W which is not specified for AISI D2 KNL.
Can AISI D2 KNL be substituted with GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V?
AISI D2 KNL and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.