High Cobalt Toughness M42 1.3247 HS2-9-1-8 SKH59 High Speed Tool Steel Round Bar

1: M42 steel introductionAISI high speed steel material M42 tool steel is a molybdenum-series high-speed steel alloy with an additional 8% cobalt. (HSS Steel M42) 8% Cobalt tool bits are designed for machining work hardening alloys and other tough materials. They have increased water resistance and tool life. This improves performance and retention of the cutting edge. M42 steel composition makes for a good combination of toughness and hardness.
High-speed steel M42 steel is widely used in metal manufacturing industries and in cutting tools manufacturing because of its superior red-hardness as compared to more conventional high-speed steels, allowing for shorter cycle times in production environments due to higher cutting speeds or from the increase in time between tool changes. HSS M42 tool steel is also less prone to chipping when used for interrupted cuts and costs less when compared to the same tool made of carbide. Tools made from cobalt-bearing high speed steels can often be identified by the letters HSS-Co.
AISI M42 tool steel is a conventionally manufactured cobalt alloyed high-speed steel. The various stages of the manufacturing process are chosen and controlled so that an end product is obtained with a good structure in terms of carbide size and distribution. This is a distinct advantage for the finished tool.
M42 high speed steel is characterised by
- all-round applicability
- good machine-ability
- good performance
- good hot hardness
- good wear resistance
2:M42 Steel equivalentCountry | USA | German | Japan |
Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
Grades | M42 | 1.3247/HS2-9-1-8 | SKH59 |
3:M42 steel chemical compositionGrade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | V | W | Mo | Co |
M42 | 1.05-1.15 | 0.15-0.65 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 3.50-4.25 | 0.95-1.35 | 1.15-1.85 | 9.00-10.00 | 7.75-8.75 |
1.3247/HS2-9-1-8 | 1.05-1.15 | 0.70 | - | - | - | 3.50-4.50 | 0.90-1.30 | 1.20-1.90 | 9.00-10.00 | 7.50-8.50 |
SKH59 | 1.05-1.15 | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 3.50-4.50 | 0.90-1.30 | 1.20-1.90 | 9.00-10.00 | 7.50-8.50 |
4: M42 steel mechanical properties The mechanical properties mainly include tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, area or reduction, hardness, impact value, non-metalic inclusion etc. Different heat treatment, the mechanical properties will be different, such as normalized, tempered, QT. If you want to know the properties, kindly contact the salesman.5: M42 steel overviewsSize | Round | Dia 2-200mm |
Plate/Flat/Block | Thickness 2mm-200mm |
Width 200mm-610mm |
Heat treatment | Normalized ; Annealed ; Quenched ; Tempered |
Surface condition | Black; Peeled; Polished; Machined; Grinded; Turned; Milled |
Delivery condition | Forged; Hot rolled; Cold drawn |
Test | Tensile strength, Yield strength, elongation, area of reduction, impact value, hardness, grain size, ultrasonic test, US inspection, magnetic particle testing, etc. |
Payment terms | T/T;L/C;/Money gram/ Paypal |
Trade terms | FOB; CIF; C&F; etc.. |
Delivery time | 30-45 days |
Application | AISI M42 tool steel is a high-speed steel suitable for cutting tools such as, twist drills, broaches, taps, milling, cutters, saws, reamers etc. In terms of performance, HSS grade M42 is a steel to be used in conditions where the demand for hot hardness is of great importance i.e. where high performance is essential. Typically employed to machine the super alloys and exotic, AISI HSS M42 tool steel is employed in drills, hobs, taps, end mills, milling cutters, form and gear cutters, broaches and chasers. |
For hot forged bar, usually the delivery condition is hot forged, annealed rough turned/Black surface.
For hot rolled bar, usually the delivery condition is hot rolled, annealed, Black surface.
For hot forged plate, usually the delivery condition is hot forged, annealed, milled surface
For hot rolled plate, usually the delivery condition is hot rolled, annealed, black surface.
Hunan Qilu Industrial Co., Ltd has the capacity to forge round steel, steel flat, square steel, module, shaft and roller, etc. The main specifications of the products include Φ80-1000mm forging materials and 80-1200mm square billets and which the maximum piece weight can reach 50T.
Hunan Qilu Industrial Co., Ltd were already engaged in exporting steel for 11 years, could supply a great variety of hot forged, hot rolled and cold drawn Steels, including engineering steel, cold work tool steel, hot work tool steel, plastic mold steel, spring steel, high speed steel, stainless steel etc., besides Qilu Industrial also has their own heating treatment shop and machining shop to provide heating and cutting service.Since 2008 year, Hunan Qilu Industrial has the right to export all FORGED STEEL behalf of Qilu Speical Steel Co.,ltd which is specialized in smelting and forging of special steel since 1965 year, now Qilu special steel is one of the biggest manufacturer of forged product in China.The forged products are used in Automotive, Aerospace, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Transportation and Industrial. We already set up the warehouse in Wuxi and Dongguan city, more than 20000 tons ex-stock could be supplied with kinds of size.Qilu Industrial is the professional one-stop steel manufacturer, stockist and exporter in China, our customers spread all over the world, include West Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Middle Asia, Africa, Australia, etc.
The company owns advanced special steel smelting facilities and forging processing equipments, the main steel-making equipment include 2 sets of 50t ultra-high power electric arc furnaces,2 sets of 60t LF refining furnaces,1 set of 60t vacuum degassing refining furnace and 4 sets of 1-20t electroslag re-melting furnaces.The main forging equipments mainly include:3 sets of 5t electro-hydraulic hammers, 1 set of high-speed forging units of 800t,1600t,2000t and 4500t respectively.


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