Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | M-2 |
| Steel Type | High Speed Tool Steel |
| AISI / SAE | M2 |
| Material No. | 1.3343 |
| European Grade | HS6-5-2 |
| Japanese Equivalent | SKH51 |
| British Equivalent | S600 |
| Reference Grade | Rapidur 3343 |
M-2
M-2 is a versatile high-speed steel designed for applications requiring a combination of hardness, wear resistance, toughness and cutting performance.
It is commonly used for drills, taps, end mills, reamers, broaches, gear cutters and saw blades, as well as punches, dies, chisels and industrial cutting tools.
Built For Speed. Designed For Tool Life.
- Excellent red hardness
- High wear resistance
- Good toughness
- High hardness
- Strong edge retention
- Suitable for high-speed machining
- Good resistance to abrasion
- Reliable performance during demanding cutting operations
- Technical Specifications
- Chemical Composition
- Applications
- Heat Treatment
- Available Forms
- Supply Condition
Chemical Composition
| Element | Composition |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.90% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.30% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.30% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 4.10% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 5.00% |
| Vanadium (V) | 1.90% |
| Tungsten (W) | 6.40% |
Applications
Where M-2 Is Used
M-2 is suitable for a broad range of cutting, machining, forming and industrial tooling applications.
Cutting Tools
- Drills
- Taps
- End Mills
- Reamers
- Broaches
- Gear Cutters
- Saw Blades
Punching & Forming
- Cold Heading Dies
- Punches
- Thread Rolling Dies
- Woodworking Tools
Industrial Tooling
- Planer Blades
- Chisels
- Industrial Knives
- Slitting Knives
- Cutting Blades
Plastic & Paper Processing
- Industrial Cutting Tools
- Knives and Cutters for Plastic
- Knives and Cutters for Paper
Heat Treatment
Heat Treatment
Built For High Hardness & Cutting Performance
Preheating
Reduces thermal stress and distortion.
Hardening
Develops the required hardness and structure.
Quenching
Provides controlled cooling after hardening.
Tempering
Balances hardness, toughness, and stability.
Heat-treatment parameters depend on size, tooling, and material specification.
Available Forms
Available In Multiple Forms
Available In:
Round Bars | Flats | Blocks | Custom Sizes
Supply Condition:
Annealed | Hardened & Tempered
Cutting Services:
Horizontal | Vertical | Lateral Bandsaw Cutting
Supply Condition
From Standard Stock To Custom Requirements
TSI Metals can supply M-2 according to the required supply condition, subject to availability:
Annealed
Suitable for machining and subsequent heat treatment.
Hardened & Tempered
Suitable for applications requiring developed hardness, wear resistance and cutting performance.
As-Rolled
Available subject to stock availability and applicable specification.
Full Length
Supplied according to available dimensions.
Cut-to-Size
Precision cut according to customer requirements.
Flexible Supply For Industrial Requirements
M-2 is available in standard and heat-treated conditions, with full-length and cut-to-size options based on customer requirements and stock availability.
