HSS - High Speed Steel
HSS Steel Product Showcase
Browse high speed steel forms suited to high-speed cutting and precision tooling environments.
Steel Grades: M2, M35 & M42 (HSS)
Review key characteristics and technical data for tungsten and cobalt High Speed Steel grades.
M2 GRADE STEEL
HSS M2
M2 High Speed Steel
Standard tungsten-molybdenum HSS offering well-balanced toughness, wear resistance, and red hardness.
M35 GRADE STEEL
HSS M35 (with Cobalt)
M35 High Speed Steel
5% cobalt alloyed high speed steel providing higher hot-hardness for hard material cutting.
M42 GRADE STEEL
HSS M42 (with Cobalt)
M42 High Speed Steel
Premium 8% cobalt HSS designed for high hardness and extreme performance in aerospace machining.
Area of Applications
HSS steel grades (M2, M35 & M42) excel in industrial cutting tools and heavy machining tools.
M2 / M35 / M42Drills
High-efficiency drill bits designed for high rotational speeds and deep hole penetration.
M2 / M35Taps
Precision thread cutting taps with high edge strength and chipping resistance.
M2 / M35 / M42Milling Cutters
End mills and face milling cutters built for continuous high-speed stock removal.
M2 / M35Reamers
Precision reaming tools ensuring accurate hole dimensions and fine surface finishes.
M2 / M35Broaches
Heavy-duty internal and external broaching tools for complex geometric profiles.
M35 / M42High-Speed Cutters
Industrial cutters maintaining sharp cutting edges under intense friction and heat.
M42 GRADEAerospace Machining
Machining tough alloys, titanium, and stainless steels used in aerospace components.
M35 / M42Gear & Roughing Cutters
Hobs, gear shapers, and roughing cutters for high-torque metal removal.
Technical Data
Chemical composition and mechanical properties for HSS (M2, M35 & M42).
| Element | Composition range |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.78–0.88% |
| Tungsten (W) | 5.50–6.75% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 4.50–5.50% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 3.75–4.50% |
| Vanadium (V) | 1.75–2.20% |
| Element | Composition range |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.82–0.92% |
| Cobalt (Co) | 4.50–5.50% |
| Element | Composition range |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 1.05–1.15% |
| Cobalt (Co) | 7.50–8.50% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 9.00–10.00% |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Annealed) | 240–280 HB |
| Hardness (Hardened) | 63–66 HRC |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Annealed) | 250–290 HB |
| Hardness (Hardened) | 64–67 HRC |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Annealed) | 260–300 HB |
| Hardness (Hardened) | 65–68 HRC |
Note: Values shown are reference ranges for presentation purposes and may vary by standard, supplier, product form and heat treatment. Confirm material certificates and applicable standards before purchase or production use.
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