“…AISI D2 steel is a high carbon, high chromium alloy tool steel that is often used in punches, dies, and moulds in the manufacturing industry and is known for its excellent wear resistance and ability to hold a sharp edge. It is also commonly used in cold work tooling applications due to its high hardness and abrasion resistance [ 26 , 27 ] Table 1 displays the chemical makeup of the workpiece material.…”