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  If you manufacture dies, punches, molds or precision tooling, you may need to choose between D2 vs D3 material . Both are high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work tool steels, but their chemical composition, carbide structure, heat-treatment response, toughness, machinability and wear resistance differ. D2 material contains molybdenum and vanadium and provides a good balance of wear resistance, toughness and dimensional stability. D3 material has higher carbon and carbide content and is generally considered for applications where high abrasion resistance is required and impact loading is relatively low. In this guide, we compare D2 vs D3 material in terms of chemical composition, hardness, properties, machinability, applications, cost considerations and grade equivalents to help you understand the factors involved in selecting between the two grades. What Is D2 Material? D2 material is a type of air-hardening cold work tool steel that has a high carbon content and high chromium c...