Tool Steel - High Speed(A.I.S.I. Type M-2)
Description
M-2 is an air hardening, non deforming steel. Combines low temperature heat treatment with deep hardening characteristics.
Typical Application
  • Drills
  • Taps
  • Reamers
  • End Mills
  • Gear Cutters
Size Range Available
All bars provided oversize with stock to finish
ROUNDS
SQUARES
FLATS
1/8 thru 8
1/4 thru 3
1/4 thru 3

Non Standard Widths Also Available
Also Available with PRECISION SQUARE Tolerances
All Rounds also available in Hollow Bar
  
Chemical Composition (unless a range is specified, individual values are maximums)
 
Up to 12"
 
Carbon
0.78-0.88
Manganese
0.15-0.40
Phosphorus
0.30 Max
Sulfur
0.30 Max
Silicon
0.25-0.45
Chromium
3.75-4.50
Vanadium
1.75-2.20
Tungsten
5.50-6.75
Molybdenum
4.50-5.50

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