Welcome to Maduka Metals, your trusted partner for industrial-grade materials right here in Abuja. We understand the critical need for reliable, high-performance steel, which is why we take pride in supplying top-quality D2 Steel Rods. Sourced and stocked for the demanding Nigerian market, our rods are engineered to empower local fabricators, engineers, and craftsmen with a durable foundation for creating tools and components that are built to last, ensuring your projects stand up to the toughest challenges.
D2 steel is classified as a high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel, celebrated for its exceptional wear resistance. This durability stems from a rich composition that includes approximately 1.5% carbon and 12% chromium, which promotes the formation of hard chromium carbides. In practical terms, this means the rods offer outstanding hardness after heat treatment while maintaining good dimensional stability. They strike an excellent balance, providing remarkable strength and resistance to abrasion without being as brittle as some other high-end tool steels, making them a versatile choice for demanding 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 these robust rods are extensive, particularly in our local industrial landscape. They are the preferred material for crafting long-lasting punches, dies, and blades for machinery used in woodworking, plastic manufacturing, and food processing plants around Nigeria. Craftsmen also value D2 for creating high-quality knives and cutting tools that hold a sharp edge superbly. Essentially, any application where a component faces constant friction, heavy pressure, or requires a sharp, durable cutting edge is an ideal job for a D2 steel rod from Maduka Metals.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Maduka Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Abuja, Nigeria
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