Welcome to Tariku Metals, your trusted partner for industrial supplies in Addis Ababa. We take pride in manufacturing and supplying high-quality D2 steel rods, crafted to meet the rigorous demands of Ethiopia’s growing industrial sector. Our commitment is to provide local businesses with reliable, durable materials that drive progress and innovation. With Tariku Metals, you’re not just buying steel; you’re investing in a foundation of strength and excellence, backed by our dedication to supporting the craftsmanship and development right here in our community.
D2 steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel, celebrated for its exceptional wear resistance. This is achieved through a composition that includes approximately 1.5% carbon and 12% chromium, which promotes the formation of hard chromium carbides. In terms of strength, it offers excellent toughness and retains its hardness even at elevated temperatures. This combination makes it significantly more durable than many other tool steels, allowing it to maintain a sharp edge and resist deformation under heavy loads and abrasive conditions over prolonged periods.
| C % | V % | Cr % | Mn % | W % |
| 0.95% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% |
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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 remarkable durability of D2 steel rods makes them the preferred choice for a wide array of demanding tasks. They are expertly crafted into long-lasting blades for industrial cutters, punches, and forming dies that must withstand constant abrasion. Beyond heavy machinery, they are also perfect for creating specialized tools for woodworking and metalworking, as well as critical components for the automotive and packaging industries. Essentially, any application where exceptional wear resistance and strength are non-negotiable benefits from the superior performance of D2 steel.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Tariku Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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