BS 4659:1989 BD2 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 4659:1989 BD2: British cold work tool steel, equivalent to D2

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeBS 4659:1989 BD2
Standard BS 4659:1989
ApplicationsBlanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies
Most Active InWest (Gujarat)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
ASTM A681 D2 ASTM A681:2008 USA (ASTM) 11 listings, 11 RFQs →
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Europe 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
JIS G4404 SKD11 JIS G4404:2006 Japan 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV GB/T 1299-2014 China 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
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Grade Standard Match
ASTM A681 D2 ASTM A681:2008 Strong Match
JIS G4404 SKD11 JIS G4404:2006 Strong Match
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Strong Match
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
DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 DIN 17200:1986 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 Cr Mo V
1.40–1.60 0.20–0.60 11.00–13.00 0.70–1.20 0.50–1.10
Mechanical Properties
Hardness HRC (hardened) 58–62
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 10mm–300mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–300×100mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

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BS 4659:1989 BD2 Round Bar
0.500 MT
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BS 4659:1989 BD2 Round Bar
0.700 MT
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