Aisi d2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel alloyed with molybdenum and vanadium characterized by: * high wear resistance* high compressive strength* good through-hardening properties* high stability in hardening* good resistance to tempering-back. Applications: aisi d2 is recommended for tools requiring very high wear resistance, combined with moderate toughness (shock-resistance).Deep drawing and forming dies, cold drawing punches, hobbing, blanking, lamination and stamping dies, shear blades, burnishing rolls, master tools and gauges, slitting cutters, thread rolling & wire dies, extrusion dies etc heat treatment: soft annealingprotect the steel and heat through to 1560f (850c).Then cool in the furnace at 20f (10c) per hour to 1200f (650c), then freely in air. Stress relieving: after rough machining the tool should be heated through to 1200f (650c), holding time 2 hours.Cool slowly to 930f (500c), then freely in air hardening:preheating temperature: 11101290f (650750c).Austenitizing temperature: 18101920f (9901050c) but usually 18301905f (10001040c).