WM958T062T - D2 Tool Steel TIG Welding Rod - 1/16 Inch - 1lb Tube

Premium D2 Tool Steel TIG Rod for Die Repair

The Exocor D2 Tool Steel TIG Rod (1/16" diameter) is a specialized filler metal designed for the repair and fabrication of cold work tools. Packaged in a convenient 1 lb tube, this product is essential for maintenance departments and tool & die shops that require high-performance alloys for extending the life of industrial tooling. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel known for its exceptional wear resistance and ability to hold a sharp edge under heavy stress.

When dealing with expensive stamping dies, punches, and shear blades, replacement is often costly and time-consuming. Using Exocor D2 TIG rod allows skilled welders to rebuild worn surfaces and chipped edges with material that matches or exceeds the original base metal's properties. The 1/16" diameter is particularly well-suited for fine detail work where precise heat control is necessary to minimize the heat-affected zone (HAZ) and prevent cracking in these sensitive hardened base metals.

Technical Performance and Application

This alloy deposits a dense, porosity-free weld metal that is air-hardening. In its as-welded condition, it typically achieves a hardness range of 55-60 HRC, depending on the base metal dilution and cooling rate. It is specifically engineered to resist high-stress abrasion and mild impact, making it the go-to choice for blanking dies, thread rolling dies, and slitting cutters. Because D2 is an air-hardening steel, proper pre-heat and post-weld heat treatment procedures are often required to ensure the repair does not crack upon cooling.

Why Choose Exocor D2?

Exocor is a trusted name in specialty welding consumables, providing consistent chemistry and superior cleanliness in their TIG rods. The 1 lb tube packaging is ideal for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventories, ensuring you have the right amount of material for emergency repairs without the waste associated with bulk packaging. Whether you are refurbishing a worn shear blade or correcting a machining error on a new die, this D2 rod provides the reliability and performance professional welders demand.