BS 4659 BD2 Steel — Specifications & Listings

BS 4659

British cold work tool steel, equivalent to D2

Category: Tool Steel

Grade Details

Grade	BS 4659 BD2
Standard	BS 4659
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 BS 4659 BD2 Listings on M-EX

No active BS 4659 BD2 listings at this time.