BS 4659 BD3 Steel - Specifications, Equivalents & Listings

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels

Grade Details

Grade	BS 4659 BD3
Standard	BS 4659
Description	British high carbon high chrome cold work steel
Applications	Blanking dies, forming tools, gauges

Equivalent / Similar Grades

Grade	Standard	Region	Live on M-EX
D3	AISI	USA	0 listings, 5 RFQs →
X210Cr12	DIN	Germany	2 listings, 0 RFQs →
AISI D3	AISI	USA	0 listings, 5 RFQs →
DIN X210Cr12	DIN 17350	Germany	2 listings, 0 RFQs →
JIS SKD1	JIS G4404	Japan	2 listings, 0 RFQs →
GOST H12	GOST 5950	Russia	2 listings, 0 RFQs →
GB/T Cr12	GB/T 1299	China	2 listings, 0 RFQs →

Market Snapshot

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Chemical Composition (%)

C	Mn	Cr	Si
2.00–2.35	≤0.60	11.00–13.50	≤0.60

Mechanical Properties

Hardness HRC (hardened)	58–64
Hardness HB (annealed)	≤255

Typical Available Sizes

Round Bar	10mm–200mm dia
Flat Bar	20×10mm–250×80mm

Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

Active BS 4659 BD3 Listings on M-EX (For Sale)

BS 4659 BD3 Round Bar

1.700 MT

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BS 4659 BD3 Round Bar

0.600 MT

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No open buyer requirements for BS 4659 BD3 at this time.