VT machining offers CNC Press Brake Forming 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 Press Brake Forming Notes for D3 Tool Steel
CNC Press Brake Forming is rarely the right route for D3 Tool Steel: in its usual condition (Annealed or hardened, Up to ~64 HRC) it is not suited to this process. We normally recommend grinding, EDM or machining from bar instead — send the drawing and we will suggest the most economical method.
D3 Tool Steel bends to a tight inside radius (about 1× thickness) in this condition.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of D3 Tool Steel weighs about 0.77 kg.
Process Data for CNC Press Brake Forming D3 Tool Steel
| Tooling | Sectional punches, multi-V dies, hemming and offset tools |
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Typical values for D3 Tool Steel, Annealed or hardened; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for D3 Tool Steel (UNS T30403 / 1.2080 / SKD1) is on the CNC Bending D3 Tool Steel page.
More on CNC Press Brake Forming Alloy Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc press brake forming guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC Press Brake Forming Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Press Brake Forming 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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Send the drawing, the D3 Tool Steel condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Press Brake Forming D3 Tool Steel?
CNC Press Brake Forming 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.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Press Brake Forming D3 Tool Steel?
We form D3 Tool Steel sheet and plate to your developed flat pattern and bend sequence.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Press Brake Forming D3 Tool Steel?
Achievable tolerances for D3 Tool Steel forming depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
Can VT machining make custom D3 Tool Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. D3 Tool Steel forming 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.