Rashid Metals, located in Muscat, Oman, stands out as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of top-notch tool steels, including High Speed Steel M42 bars. The company is committed to delivering materials that not only meet international quality standards but also excel in performance for tough machining and tooling tasks. With state-of-the-art processing facilities and a talented technical team, Rashid Metals guarantees consistent quality, precise dimensions, and reliable supply. Catering to customers throughout Oman and the GCC region, the company has earned a solid reputation for excellence, technical know-how, and customer-centric solutions in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
High Speed Steel M42 is a cobalt-rich molybdenum high-speed steel that boasts a well-balanced mix of carbon, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, and around 8% cobalt. This unique blend gives it remarkable hot hardness, impressive wear resistance, and outstanding cutting performance. In terms of mechanics, M42 bars exhibit very high hardness, excellent compressive strength, and good toughness. They maintain their hardness even at elevated temperatures and resist softening during high-speed cutting, making them perfect for heavy-duty machining and tooling tasks.
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| M42 | 1.05 | 1.15 | 0.15 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 | 3.50 | 4.25 | 0.95 | 1.35 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 1.15 | 1.85 | 7.75 | 8.75 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| 1.3247/HS2-9-1-8 | 1.05 | 1.15 | … | … | … | … | … | 0.70 | 3.50 | 4.50 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 7.50 | 8.50 |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| SKH59 | 1.05 | 1.15 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.70 | 3.50 | 4.50 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 7.50 | 8.50 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (oil quenched from 1204°C, 5 minutes) | 64.3 | 64.3 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (oil quenched from 1177°C, 5 minutes) | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C(oil quenched from 1163°C) | 65.8 | 65.8 |
| Izod impact unnotched (oil quenched at 1191°C; 510°C temper temperature) | 13.6 J | 10.0 ft- lb |
| Izod impact unnotched (oil quenched at 1191°C; 622°C temper temperature) | 24.4 J | 24.4 J |
| Machinability (1% carbon steel) | 35.0 – 40.0% | 35.0 – 40.0% |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30457 ksi |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | M42 | 1.3247/HS2-9-1-8 | SKH59 |
Yes, High-Speed Steel M42 can be welded, but it requires specialized techniques like preheating, post-weld heat treatment, and using appropriate filler materials to avoid cracking and maintain its properties.
Yes, High Speed Steel M42 bars are recyclable. They can be melted and reused in manufacturing, reducing waste and conserving resources, making them an environmentally friendly material choice.
M42 bars are commonly used to manufacture cutting tools that demand exceptional wear resistance and heat stability. Typical applications include drills, taps, end mills, reamers, broaches, and saw blades designed for high-speed and heavy-duty machining. They are also effective for cutting through hard and abrasive materials like stainless steel, superalloys, and high-strength steels. Thanks to their impressive hot hardness and durability, M42 bars are a top choice in the aerospace, automotive, and general engineering industries for precision tooling.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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