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Technical material specification describing the chemical composition, mechanical characteristics, industrial applications, and heat treatment parameters of AISI D3 high carbon high chromium cold work die steel.
Material designation: AISI D3
Material type: High carbon high chromium cold work die steel
Chemical composition: Carbon 2.20%; Chromium 12.00%; Nickel 0.50%
Material properties: Excellent abrasion resistance; high hardening response; very high compressive strength
Typical hardness after quenching: Rc 63–64
Primary applications: Blanking and forming dies and punches; forming rolls; slitters; drawing and bending dies; cold trimmer dies
Industrial field: Tool and die manufacturing
Processing methods: Forging; annealing; machining; hardening; tempering
Forging temperature range: 1900–2000°F start, discontinue at 1650–1700°F
Annealing temperature: 1600–1650°F
Preheating temperature: 1200–1400°F
Hardening temperature: 1750–1800°F with oil quench at 120–150°F
Tempering temperature ranges: 350–500°F for maximum hardness; 850–950°F for increased toughness
Machinability rating: Approximately 35% compared to 1% carbon tool steel rated at 100%
Heat treatment equipment: Controlled atmosphere furnaces, vacuum furnaces, or salt bath furnaces recommended
Testing sample dimensions: Ground annealed bars 1 inch round by 2 inches long
Price: 8 / 10 USD
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