NEW STEEL properties question.

[SPryor]

Just wondering what ya'll might think about this new steel, based on the properties. It's supposed to be comparable to D2 but wayyy better.

Higher hardness (62-64 HRc) than D2 after heat treatment.
Twice the toughness of D2 with superior wear resistance.
Substantially higher fatigue strength compared to D2.
Smaller primary carbides than D2 protect the
die from chipping and cracking.
Secondary refining process (DLF) reduces impurities.
Machines and grinds up to 40% faster than D2.
Less residual stress after wire EDMing.

OOPS, WRONG FORUM. TAKING IT TO GENERAL

[Ed Caffrey]

Sounds like something that might "grow" in Missouri......if you planted the seeds shallow enough!