Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | M-42 |
| Steel Type | Cobalt-Based High Speed Tool Steel |
| AISI / SAE | M42 |
| Material No. | 1.3247 |
| European Grade | HS2-10-1-8 |
| Japanese Equivalent | SKH59 |
| British Equivalent | S500 |
| Typical Hardness | HRC 66–68 |
M-42
M42 High Speed Tool Steel For High-Performance Cutting
M-42 is a premium cobalt-based high-speed steel designed for demanding cutting applications. It offers excellent hardness, heat resistance, and edge retention for high-speed machining.
Built For Speed. Designed For Long Tool Life.
- Excellent red hardness
- Superior heat resistance
- High hardness and wear resistance
- Excellent edge retention
- Performs at high cutting speeds
- Suitable for abrasive conditions
- Supports long production runs
- Suitable for dry and interrupted cutting
- Technical Specifications
- Chemical Composition
- Applications
- Heat Treatment
- Available Forms
- Supply Condition
Chemical Composition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| C | 1.08% |
| Cr | 3.8% |
| Mo | 9.4% |
| W | 1.5% |
| Co | 8.0% |
| V | 1.2% |
Applications
High-Speed Machining
- Stainless Steel
- Tool Steel
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Heat-Resistant Alloys
Cutting Tools
- Drills
- End Mills
- Taps
- Reamers
- Gear Cutters
- Thread Rollers
Industrial Tools
- Metal Saws
- Punches
- Dies
- High-Performance Cutting Tools
Heat Treatment
Built For High Hardness & Heat Resistance
Preheating
Reduces thermal stress and distortion.
Hardening
Develops the required hardness and structure.
Quenching
Provides controlled cooling after hardening.
Tempering
Balances hardness, toughness and dimensional stability.
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
Annealed
Suitable for machining and heat treatment.
Hardened & Tempered
Suitable for high-performance cutting applications.
As-Rolled
Available subject to stock.
Full Length
Supplied in available dimensions.
Cut-to-Size
Precision cut to customer requirements.
