Rashid Metals, based in Muscat, Oman, has built a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch tool steels, including their High Speed Steel T42 bars. The company is dedicated to providing materials that not only meet international standards but also perform consistently well in tough industrial settings. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a team of skilled technical professionals, Rashid Metals guarantees outstanding metallurgical quality, precise dimensions, and prompt delivery. They proudly serve customers throughout Oman and the GCC region, earning a strong reputation for their technical know-how, dependable supply chain, and customer-focused solutions for machining, tooling, and manufacturing needs.
High Speed Steel T42 is a high-speed steel that features a blend of tungsten and cobalt, along with carbon, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and cobalt. This well-balanced composition gives it remarkable hot hardness, excellent wear resistance, and impressive performance at high temperatures. In terms of mechanics, T42 bars boast very high hardness, good compressive strength, and enhanced toughness compared to standard high-speed steels. They maintain their cutting hardness even at elevated temperatures, resist softening, and deliver reliable performance under high-speed and heavy-load machining conditions.
| Aisi No. | Work No. | C. | Si. | Mn. | Cr. | Mo. | V. | W. | Co. | |
| T-42 | 1.3207 | 1.28 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 4.15 | 3.55 | 3.25 | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Density | 2.79 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 640 °C |
| Proof Stress | 270 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 405 Min MPa |
| Elongation | 12 Min % |
| Bohler | AISI | BS | IS | JIS | DIN |
| S 700 | T42 | BT42 | XT125WCo10 CrMo4V3 | SKH-57 | (1.3207) |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.10 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 73 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121-193 W/m.K |
Yes, T42 Alloy High-Speed Steel Bars can be heat treated. They are typically hardened through heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering to enhance hardness, wear resistance, and performance.
Welding T42 High-Speed Steel Bars is challenging due to their high carbon content and hardness. If welding is required, preheating and post-weld heat treatment are often necessary to prevent cracking and ensure strength.
T42 High-Speed Steel Bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment to prevent rust and corrosion. They should be kept off the ground, ideally on wooden or plastic pallets, and protected from moisture and extreme temperatures.
These T42 bars are frequently utilized in crafting high-performance cutting and forming tools. Common applications include drills, end mills, taps, reamers, broaches, and gear-cutting tools that operate at high speeds. They are especially effective for machining tough materials like stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, and hardened steels. Thanks to their exceptional heat resistance and wear characteristics, T42 bars are widely employed in industries such as aerospace, automotive, tool manufacturing, and general engineering, where precision and long tool life are essential.






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