M-2 High Speed Tool Steel

M-2 High Speed Tool Steel
  M2 is a tungsten-molybdenum high speed steel which gives outstanding performance in all operations where a general purpose high speed steel is required. It has a wide hardening range, excellent toughness, good wear and abrasion resistance.
 

Typical Applications:

Widely used for the repair and reclamation of AISI M-1 and M-2 high-speed tool steel, Broaches, Drills, Piercing, Blanking and Trimming Dies, Counterbores, End Mills, Form Tools, Milling Cutters, Punches, Taps and Tool Bits

Specification:
UNS Number T11302 AISI M-2 ASTM A597
Hardness:
RC 60-63
 
 Typical Chemical Composition
 

C

Cr

Mn 

Mo

P

S

Si

V

W

0.78-0.88

3.75-4.50

0.15-0.40

4.50-5.50

0.030 max

0.030 max

0.20-0.45

1.75-2.20

5.50-6.75