Welcome to Nimish Metal, your trusted manufacturer and supplier based in the heart of Safat, Kuwait. We specialize in providing high-quality D2 Steel Rods, engineered for those who demand durability and precision in their most challenging projects. Our commitment is to deliver materials that not only meet but exceed expectations, ensuring our clients receive a product built for superior performance and longevity right here from our local hub.
D2 steel is known for its exceptional composition, primarily a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel. This blend gives it outstanding wear resistance, holding an edge far longer than many alternatives. It also possesses high compressive strength and good dimensional stability after heat treatment. While not as tough as some shock-resistant grades, its excellent hardness and resistance to corrosion make it a remarkably reliable and durable material for demanding industrial applications.
| C % | V % | Cr % | Mn % | W % |
| 0.95% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% |
|
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.
The uses for D2 steel rods are extensive, making them a favorite in tool and die making for creating long-lasting punches, forming dies, and industrial knives. You’ll also find them essential in the woodworking industry for precision cutter heads and in food processing machinery for components that require a sharp, corrosion-resistant edge. From guiding assemblies in manufacturing to critical parts in heavy machinery, D2 rods provide the resilience needed for applications where failure is not an option.






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