Rashid Metals is a trusted manufacturer and supplier based in Muscat, OMAN, that supplies the most exclusive quality of the metal products across a range of industries, majorly dealing in precision engineered applications. High performance materials like High-Speed Steel M2 Bars are very famously offered by them. The Hardness, Abrasion resistance as well as tolerance for extremely elevated temperatures makes these M2 bars an excellent addition to the industries like cutting tool and industrial machineries and precision engineering works. Rashid Metals is committed to delivering market leadership in quality products to ensure better performance and reliability. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction makes them a preferred supplier in the metal industry.
High-Speed Steel M2 Bars consist of 0.85-1.0% Carbon, 4.0-5.0% Molybdenum, 3.75-4.5% Tungsten, 1.0-1.4% Chromium, 0.3-0.9% Vanadium, and traces of Cobalt and Silicon. This makes M2 steel possess outstanding hardness that can be achieved up to 65 HRC after heat treatment, excellent wear resistance, and toughness at high temperatures. High tungsten and molybdenum content endows the alloy with hardness retention at raised temperatures, along with good wear resistance by vanadium. M2 steel is widely used in tooling applications because of its strength and durability, as well as resistance to thermal fatigue and abrasion.
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | |||||||
| M2 regular C | 0.78 | 0.88 | 0.15 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.45 | 3.75 | 4.50 | 1.75 | 2.20 | 4.50 | 5.50 | 5.50 | 6.75 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | |||||||
| 1.3343 | 0.86 | 0.94 | … | … | … | … | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 1.70 | 2.10 | 4.70 | 5.20 | 5.90 | 6.70 |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | |||||||
| SKH51 | 0.80 | 0.88 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 1.70 | 2.10 | 4.70 | 5.20 | 5.90 | 6.70 |
| Mechanical properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (tempered at 1150°F, quenched at 2200°F) | 62 | 62 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (as hardened, quenched at 2200°F) | 65 | 65 |
| Compressive yield strength (when tempered at 300°F) | 3250 MPa | 471000 psi |
| Izod impact unnotched (when tempered at 300°F) | 67 J | 49.4 ft-lb |
| Abrasion (loss in mm3, as-hardened; ASTM G65) | 25.8 | 25.8 |
| Abrasion (loss in mm3, tempered at 1275°F; ASTM G65) | 77.7 | 77.7 |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | M2 | 1.3343 | SKH51 |
| Thermal properties | Metric | Imperial |
| CTE, linear (@20.0 – 100°C/ 68.0 – 212°F) | 10 μm/m°C | 5.56 μin/in°F |
| CTE, linear (@20.0 – 500°C/68.0 – 932°F) | 12.2 μm/m°C | 6.78 μin/in°F |
| CTE, linear (@20.0 – 850°C/68.0 – 1560°F) | 12.6 μm/m°C | 7 μin/in°F |
| DENSITY (G/CM 3) | 8.08 |
| DENSITY (LB/IN 3) | 0.292 |
| MELTING POINT (°C) | 1425 |
| MELTING POINT (°F) | 2600 |
Yes, High-Speed Steel M2 can be welded, but it requires careful heat control. Preheating, welding with proper filler material, and post-weld heat treatment are necessary to avoid cracking and preserve hardness.
High-Speed Steel M2 bars are not ideal for high-temperature applications, as they can lose hardness and wear resistance above 540°C, limiting their performance in extreme heat conditions.
High-Speed Steel M2 bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment to prevent corrosion. They should be kept off the ground, ideally on wooden or metal racks, and away from moisture or chemicals.
High-Speed Steel M2 bars are widely applied in manufacturing the cutting tools with great hardness and wear resistance in addition to sustaining very high temperature. Drill bits, milling cutters, taps, reamers, saw blades and similar applications depend more on precision and hardness for durability. The M2 bar is also used as a tool bit in lathes and in grinding tools; they are further applied in stamping, punching, and forming die operations. Their superior toughness and resistance to thermal shock make them suitable for high-performance industrial machinery and production environments. M2 steel is trusted in industries including aerospace, automotive, and metalworking.






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