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D2 and Niolox added to our stock range

We are pleased to announce that we have added two new grades of steel to our product range. In addition to the O1 ground flat stock we already produce, we have added D2 ground flat stock and Niolox cut blanks. 

D2 Ground Flat Stock

D2 Ground Flat Stock will be available in thickness' of 3.2mm upto 6.2mm in a wide variety of widths, supplied in an annealed condition. D2 is a high carbon, high chromium tool steel heat treatable to 60 to 62 Hrc with excellent wear and abrasion resistance due to large volumes of carbides in the micro-structure. It is used in cold work applications requiring high wear resistance and compression strength with minimal heat treatment distortion. Our D2 product range can be viewed here.

Niolox Cut Blanks

Our Niolox cut blanks will be available in thickness' of 3.2mm and 4.2mm in a wide variety of widths. Niolox is a Niobium added tool steel with good toughness and edge holding ability at optimized corrosion resistance, similar to Bohler's Elmax steel. Supplied in its annealed condition it is heat treatable to 55-57HRC. Our Niolox product range and be viewed here.

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