M-2 High-Speed Steel
M-2 high-speed steel is one of the most balanced and wear-resistance materials. The specific grade is valuable for various reasons and has feasible cutting applications. Research has shown it to be the most reliable for various applications because of its superior features that are difficult to find anywhere else. Bk steel company is the proud Steel suppliers of the known brand to ensure that we serve you with high-quality AISI M2 High-Speed Steel India:
- Gloria
- Sanyo Special Steel
- Musco
Equivalent Grades
AMERICAN (AISI) |
DIN (W.Nr.) |
CODE |
JAPANESE (JIS) |
BOHLER |
M-2 |
1.3343 |
HS6-5-2 |
SKH51 |
S 600 |
Rapidur 3343
HS6-5-2C |
C 0.90 |
Si 0.30 |
Mn 0.30 |
Cr 4.10 |
Mo 5.00 |
V 1.90 |
W 6.40 |
Standards
AISI M2 |
AFNOR Z85WDCV06-05-04-02 |
Physical properties – Thermal conductivity
at °C |
20 |
350 |
700 |
W/(m • K) |
32.8 |
23.5 |
25.5 |
Applications of M-2 High-Speed Steel
Some known uses of M-2 high-speed steel are Broaches, Knives, Drills, Taps, Ends, Mills, Rolling Racks, Pins, Reamers, Thread roll Dies, Rolls, Mandrels, and Milling Cutters. If you have been in search of the quality and affordable AISI M2 High Speed Steel in Ludhiana, Punjab, then your search ends right here as we have various options in store for you.
Amazing properties of M2 High-speed steel
M2 high-speed steels hold different amazing properties that are categorized into different parts, and that includes:
M2 steel Hardness
The M2 steel hardness allows it to have better wear resistance features and steel high edge retention for better results.
M2 Edge retention
The M2 high-speed steel stands apart for holding a high level of sharpness and makes it appropriate for high-speed cutting. Especially for a sharp knife, the given material works the best as it serves the necessary features.
Apart from these, it has corrosion and resistance features which makes it effective for working for various purposes.
Heat treatment
Soft annealing °C |
Cooling |
Hardness HB |
770 – 860 |
Furnace |
max. 269 |
Stress-relief annealing °C |
Cooling |
630 – 650 |
Furnace |
1st pre-heating °C |
2nd and 3rd pre-heating °C |
Hardening1 °C |
Quenching |
Tempering °C |
Hardness after tempering HRC |
up to approx. 400 in an air-circulating furnace |
a) 850 and b) 850 and 1050 |
1190 – 1230 |
a) Saltbath,550 °C and b) Oil and c) Air |
at least twice 530 – 560 |
64 – 66 |
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