D2 vs SKD11: Are They the Same Steel?
AISI D2 and JIS SKD11 are the most-quoted cold-work tool steels in industrial blade manufacturing. They share a spec sheet — but the heat treatment.
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Daido DC53 Refined Cold-Work Tool Steel
Daido DC53 — D2 refinement with 2× toughness, HRC 60–62, better grindability. Compare with D2 and SKD11 for high-precision slitter blades.
How to Choose Crusher & Granulator Blades
Crusher blades take the largest impact loads in industrial cutting. A 30 mm M16 nut in a granulator feed will shatter a D2 blade in 200 cycles.
How to Choose a Granulator Knife
Granulator rotor and bed knives see impact, contamination and abrasive fillers. The right grade, geometry and edge prep separates a 2-week knife from a 6-month.