D2, 1.2601, SKD11, Cr12MoV, Cr12Mo1V1, Tool Steel

SKD11 is a high-carbon, high-chromium Japanese (JIS) standard cold work tool steel, equivalent to AISI D2 steel, known for its excellent hardness, strength, and exceptional wear resistance, making it ideal for long-life precision stamping dies, punches, cutting tools (like knives and saws), and plastic molds.

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Product Details

Product: cold rolled tool steel narrow strip, tool steel small size flat bar.

Shaped Bar: Square, Flat, Hexagonal, Triangular, Oval, Rectangular, Trapezoidal, D-shaped, Wavy, Half-round etc.

Heat treatment: Atmosphere Furnace, Salt Bath Furnace, Vacuum Furnace

Coating: TiN, AlTiCrN, CrN, TiAiN, AlCrN, DLC, AlCrSiN

Chemical Composition

AISI

DIN

JIS

P≤

S≤

Cr12MoV

1.2601

SKD11

1.45-1.70

≤0.40

≤0.030

11.00-12.50

0.40-0.60

0.15-0.30

–

Cr12Mo1V1

1.2601

SKD11

1.40-1.60

≤0.60

≤0.030

11.00-13.00

0.70-1.20

0.50~ 1.10

–

≤0.60

Why Choose it?

tool steel cold-rolled narrow strips and small flat bars are chosen to produce woodworking blades, sewing blades, power tool blades, and hand saw blades for several important reasons:

Excellent Hardness: toolsteel is known for its exceptional hardness, making it well-suited for cutting applications. It can maintain its sharp edge and withstand wear over extended periods of use.

High Wear Resistance: toolsteel exhibits superior wear resistance compared to many other materials. This property ensures that the blades maintain their cutting edge for a longer time, reducing the need for frequent sharpening or replacement.

High Heat Resistance: toolsteel can operate at elevated temperatures without losing its hardness or temper. This property is crucial for tools like saw blades and cutting tools that generate heat during use.

Versatility: toolsteel is versatile and can be used for various cutting applications, from woodworking to metalworking, sewing, and more. This versatility allows manufacturers to create a wide range of cutting tools using the same material.

Precision and Edge Retention: The fine grain structure of toolsteel enables precise cutting and edge retention, which is essential for the quality of cuts in woodworking, sewing, and other applications.

Longer Lifespan: toolsteel blades typically have a longer lifespan compared to blades made from other materials. This translates to cost savings for users who don’t need to replace their blades as frequently.

High Cutting Speed: toolsteel can cut through materials at higher speeds than many other blade materials, enhancing productivity in various cutting applications.

Quality and Performance: Using toolsteel for blade production ensures that the end products are of high quality and provide superior performance. This can lead to greater customer satisfaction and a strong reputation in the industry.

Application

Woodworking tools include saws, chisels, planes, routers, and carving knives, each designed for specific tasks in shaping, cutting, and finishing wood. Sewing tools encompass scissors, rotary cutters, and seam rippers, crucial for precise fabric cutting and seam removal. Power tool blades are diverse, such as circular saw blades, jigsaw blades, and oscillating multi-tool blades, suited for various power tool applications. Hand saws, like crosscut saws and coping saws, are hand-operated tools that efficiently cut through wood or metal. These cutting tools play essential roles in carpentry, sewing, construction, and crafting projects.

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