BD2 Steel — Specifications & Listings
BS4659 — British cold work tool steel, equivalent to D2
Grade Details
| Grade | BD2 |
| Standard | BS4659 |
| Description | British cold work tool steel, equivalent to D2 |
| Applications | Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Mn |
Cr |
Mo |
V |
| 1.40–1.60 |
0.20–0.60 |
11.00–13.00 |
0.70–1.20 |
0.50–1.10 |
Mechanical Properties
| Hardness HRC (hardened) |
58–62 |
| Hardness HB (annealed) |
≤255 |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
10mm–300mm dia |
| Flat Bar |
20×10mm–300×100mm |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
Active BD2 Listings on M-EX