Rashid Metals is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of D2 Steel Rods located in Muscat, Oman. The company focuses on crafting top-notch tool steel products that are renowned for their outstanding hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, a team of skilled professionals, and rigorous quality control processes, Rashid Metals caters to various industries, including tooling, automotive, engineering, and heavy manufacturing. Their D2 Steel Rods are prized for their consistent microstructure, precise dimensions, and impressive service life, ensuring dependable performance even in the most demanding applications. The company is dedicated to providing durable products and prompt solutions to both regional and international clients.
D2 Steel Rods are high-carbon, high-chromium tool steels, typically containing 1.5–2.0% carbon and 11–13% chromium, along with trace amounts of manganese, molybdenum, and vanadium. This unique blend results in remarkable hardness, wear resistance, and compressive strength after heat treatment. Mechanically, D2 steel showcases high tensile strength, excellent toughness, and superior dimensional stability. It retains its cutting edge and structural integrity even under high-stress and abrasive conditions, making it perfect for precision tooling and heavy-duty applications.
| C % | V % | Cr % | Mn % | W % |
| 0.95% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% |
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mechanical Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|---|---|---|
|
Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell C hardness) |
769 |
769 |
|
Hardness, Rockwell C |
62 |
62 |
|
Hardness, Vickers |
748 |
748 |
|
Izod impact unnotched |
77.0 J |
56.8 ft-lb |
|
Poisson’s ratio |
0.27-0.30 |
0.27-0.30 |
|
Elastic modulus |
190-210 GPa |
27557-30457 ksi |
Yes, D2 Steel Rod may require corrosion protection coatings, especially in humid or harsh environments, to prevent rust and degradation.
D2 Steel Rod can be welded, but it requires proper pre-heating and post-weld heat treatment to avoid cracking and preserve its hardness.
Choose the right D2 Steel Rod based on your application’s required hardness, wear resistance, and machining characteristics, ensuring it matches the specific demands of your tooling or manufacturing process.
D2 Steel Rods find extensive use in the production of cutting tools, dies, and precision components. Common applications include punches, shearing knives, dies, molds, and gauges. They are also utilized in automotive parts, metalworking tools, and industrial machinery that demand high wear resistance and durability. In the manufacturing and engineering sectors, D2 Steel Rods are the go-to choice for components that face abrasive conditions, high stress, and repetitive use. Their long service life, hardness, and reliability guarantee consistent performance in challenging industrial operations.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Rashid Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Muscat, OMAN
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