| Quantity: | |
|---|---|
| Category | Parameter | Value / Description |
| Chemical Composition | Carbon (C) | 0.95 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1 | |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.4 | |
| Chromium (Cr) | 8 | |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2 | |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.3 | |
| Mechanical Properties | Hardness (Rockwell C) | 62.0 – 63.0 |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 2750 MPa | |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 150 GPa | |
| Physical Properties | Annealed Hardness (BHN) | 210 – 225 |
| Specific Gravity | 7.76 | |
| Density | 0.2793 lb/in³ | |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 21,700 MPa | |
| Modulus of Rigidity (G) | 8,480 MPa | |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.28 | |
| Heat Treatment | Annealing | Improves structure and machinability; reduces stress and hardness |
| Quenching | 980–1010 °C; rapid cooling for high hardness and wear resistance | |
| Tempering | 150–200 °C; optimizes balance of toughness and hardness | |
| Forging | Forging Temperature | 900–1100 °C (1650–2010 °F); annealing post-forging is recommended |
Extreme Hardness & Wear Resistance
DC53 achieves Rockwell hardness of 62–63 HRC and offers superior wear resistance, outperforming conventional steels like D2.
Outstanding Compressive Strength & Toughness
Designed for cold-work tooling, DC53 exhibits exceptional compressive strength and fatigue resistance, with toughness nearly double that of SKD11/D2.
Exceptional Machinability & Grinding Efficiency
DC53 can be machined and ground 20–40% faster than D2 while experiencing up to 50% less tool wear, reducing production costs.
High-Temperature Tempering & Surface Treatment Stability
With strong temper resistance, DC53 supports PVD, CVD, TD, and nitriding coatings while maintaining size stability and mechanical properties.
Precision Cold-Work Die Applications
Ideal for stamping dies, drawing and thread‑rolling tools, cold extrusion—and high‑wear plastic molds requiring high precision and durability.
Stamping & Blanking Dies
DC53 delivers exceptional compressive strength and wear resistance—making it ideal for high‑load stamping and blanking dies in cold-work operations
Drawing, Forming & Thread‑Rolling Tools
Used widely in draw/form dies and thread-rolling tools where precision and fatigue resistance are critical under repeated loading
Cold Heading & Extrusion Dies
Perfect for extrusion and cold-heading applications requiring high strength, toughness, and uniform carbide microstructure
Shear/Shredder Blades & Mill Rolls
Highly suited for shear blades, shredder knives, slitter rolls and straightening components where durability and galling resistance are paramount
A: DC53 is widely used in cold work tooling such as stamping, drawing, thread rolling, and cold extrusion dies.
A: After proper quenching and tempering, DC53 can reach a Rockwell hardness of 62–63 HRC.
A: DC53 offers higher toughness, better wear resistance, and improved machinability compared to traditional D2 steel.
A: Yes, DC53 is suitable for high-wear components in plastic molds due to its excellent hardness and precision.
| Category | Parameter | Value / Description |
| Chemical Composition | Carbon (C) | 0.95 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1 | |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.4 | |
| Chromium (Cr) | 8 | |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2 | |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.3 | |
| Mechanical Properties | Hardness (Rockwell C) | 62.0 – 63.0 |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 2750 MPa | |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 150 GPa | |
| Physical Properties | Annealed Hardness (BHN) | 210 – 225 |
| Specific Gravity | 7.76 | |
| Density | 0.2793 lb/in³ | |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 21,700 MPa | |
| Modulus of Rigidity (G) | 8,480 MPa | |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.28 | |
| Heat Treatment | Annealing | Improves structure and machinability; reduces stress and hardness |
| Quenching | 980–1010 °C; rapid cooling for high hardness and wear resistance | |
| Tempering | 150–200 °C; optimizes balance of toughness and hardness | |
| Forging | Forging Temperature | 900–1100 °C (1650–2010 °F); annealing post-forging is recommended |
Extreme Hardness & Wear Resistance
DC53 achieves Rockwell hardness of 62–63 HRC and offers superior wear resistance, outperforming conventional steels like D2.
Outstanding Compressive Strength & Toughness
Designed for cold-work tooling, DC53 exhibits exceptional compressive strength and fatigue resistance, with toughness nearly double that of SKD11/D2.
Exceptional Machinability & Grinding Efficiency
DC53 can be machined and ground 20–40% faster than D2 while experiencing up to 50% less tool wear, reducing production costs.
High-Temperature Tempering & Surface Treatment Stability
With strong temper resistance, DC53 supports PVD, CVD, TD, and nitriding coatings while maintaining size stability and mechanical properties.
Precision Cold-Work Die Applications
Ideal for stamping dies, drawing and thread‑rolling tools, cold extrusion—and high‑wear plastic molds requiring high precision and durability.
Stamping & Blanking Dies
DC53 delivers exceptional compressive strength and wear resistance—making it ideal for high‑load stamping and blanking dies in cold-work operations
Drawing, Forming & Thread‑Rolling Tools
Used widely in draw/form dies and thread-rolling tools where precision and fatigue resistance are critical under repeated loading
Cold Heading & Extrusion Dies
Perfect for extrusion and cold-heading applications requiring high strength, toughness, and uniform carbide microstructure
Shear/Shredder Blades & Mill Rolls
Highly suited for shear blades, shredder knives, slitter rolls and straightening components where durability and galling resistance are paramount
A: DC53 is widely used in cold work tooling such as stamping, drawing, thread rolling, and cold extrusion dies.
A: After proper quenching and tempering, DC53 can reach a Rockwell hardness of 62–63 HRC.
A: DC53 offers higher toughness, better wear resistance, and improved machinability compared to traditional D2 steel.
A: Yes, DC53 is suitable for high-wear components in plastic molds due to its excellent hardness and precision.
