DC53

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DC53

Improved cold work die steel (D2 replacement). Higher toughness & longer tool life.

Chemical Composition (%)

C0.95
SI0.8
MN0.3
CR7.5
MO1.8
V0.15
P0.025
S0.01

Mechanical Properties

Hardness(annealed):≤255 HB;Hardness(hardened):60-64 HRC

Chinese Standard

DC53

Equivalent Standards

DC53 / D2 Premium Grade

Equivalent Grades

JIS SKD11 Modified

Applications

High-performance stamping dies, blanking, shearing

Available Forms

Block,Plate,Round

Uses

High-carbon chromium bearing steel for rolling-element bearings, races and precision balls/rollers. Combines high hardness, fatigue life and dimensional stability; also used for gauges, needles and wear parts.

Heat Treatment

Spheroidize anneal (760–780 °C), austenitize 830–860 °C oil quench, temper 150–180 °C to 60–66 HRC; stabilising treatments improve dimensional stability.

Precautions

Preheat and control interpass temperature when welding; post-weld heat treatment or stress relief is recommended to avoid hard-zone cracking. Use low-hydrogen electrodes. Protect from decarburization during heating (controlled atmosphere or protective coating).

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