VT machining offers CNC 4-Axis Machining for D3 Tool Steel (UNS T30403 / 1.2080 / SKD1), typically supplied annealed or hardened. Higher carbon than D2 for maximum wear but lower toughness.
CNC 4-Axis Machining Notes for D3 Tool Steel
Multi-axis machining lets D3 Tool Steel parts be completed in one or two setups, which improves feature-to-feature accuracy.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of D3 Tool Steel weighs about 0.77 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC 4-Axis Machining D3 Tool Steel
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 60-105 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.028-0.088 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø10 mm end mill | 1910-3340 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO P — CVD-coated carbide |
| Coolant | Emulsion; neat oil for tapping |
| Rotary positioning accuracy | ±10 arc-sec (≈ ±0.005 mm at Ø100 mm) |
Starting values for D3 Tool Steel, Annealed or hardened; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for D3 Tool Steel (UNS T30403 / 1.2080 / SKD1) is on the CNC Milling D3 Tool Steel page.
More on CNC 4-Axis Machining Alloy Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc 4-axis machining guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC 4-Axis Machining Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC 4-Axis Machining D3 Tool Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm D3 Tool Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed or hardened), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What tolerances can you hold for CNC 4-Axis Machining D3 Tool Steel?
Achievable tolerances for D3 Tool Steel machining depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Milling holds positional and dimensional tolerances to around ±0.01 mm, tighter with precision setups. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
What is CNC 4-Axis Machining D3 Tool Steel and how is it done?
CNC 4-Axis Machining D3 Tool Steel refers to four-axis machining adds a rotary axis for indexed or continuous machining around a part. Applied to D3 Tool Steel — wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Does CNC 4-Axis Machining D3 Tool Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most D3 Tool Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC 4-Axis Machining D3 Tool Steel?
CNC 4-Axis Machining prototypes for D3 Tool Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Can VT machining make custom D3 Tool Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. D3 Tool Steel machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
Why is D3 Tool Steel a good choice for CNC 4-Axis Machining?
D3 Tool Steel is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling, which makes it well suited to CNC 4-Axis Machining. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished D3 Tool Steel machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.