Overview
About M2 Tool & Die Steel
C P Steel Suppliers supplies M2 Tool & Die Steel for engineering, industrial machinery and manufacturing applications. It is classified as Tungsten-Molybdenum High-Speed Tool Steel (HSS). Common equivalents include 1.3343, SKH51. Available forms include ROUND BAR, FLAT BAR.
Contact our Mumbai team with your required size and quantity to confirm availability, documentation and delivery.
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Specification
Chemical Composition
ElementComposition (wt%)
CCarbon
0.86 - 0.94%
SiSilicon
max 0.45%
MnManganese
max 0.40%
PPhosphorus
max 0.030%
SSulfur
max 0.030%
CrChromium
3.80 - 4.50%
MoMolybdenum
4.70 - 5.20%
WTungsten
5.90 - 6.70%
VVanadium
1.70 - 2.10%
FeIron
Balance
Performance
Mechanical, Physical & Processing Properties
PropertyValue / Reading
Tensile Strength800 - 950 MPa (Annealed) / 2200 - 2800 MPa (Compressive Strength in Q&T Condition)
Yield Strengthmin 450 MPa (Annealed) / 1900 - 2400 MPa (Quenched & Tempered)
Elongation8 - 14 % (Annealed)
Hardness Brinellmax 269 HBW (Soft Annealed +A) / 62 - 66 HRC (Hardened & Triple Tempered)
PropertyValue / Reading
Density8.12 - 8.16 g/cm3
Melting Point1420 - 1460 deg C
Modulus Of Elasticity217 GPa
Thermal Conductivity21.0 - 25.0 W/(m.K)
PropertyValue / Reading
WeldabilityVery difficult; generally not welded except for specialized tool repair with preheating above 500 deg C.
MachinabilityModerate in spheroidize-annealed state (approx. 50% of 1% carbon tool steel); ground after hardening.
Case HardeningSecondary-hardening high-speed steel (austenitized at 1190 - 1230 deg C, tempered at 540 - 560 deg C) with high red-hardness; ideal for TiN/TiAlN PVD coatings.
Corrosion ResistanceLow natural resistance; requires protective oil or PVD surface coatings.
Cross Reference
Equivalent Grades by Standard
Standard / RegionEquivalent Grade
Indian ISXT87W6Mo5V2 (IS 7291)
European ENHS6-5-2C / HS6-5-2 (EN ISO 4957)
Germany DINS6-5-2 / 1.3343 (DIN 17350)
Japan JISSKH51 (JIS G4403)
UK (BS)BM2 (BS 4659)
USA (SAE / AISI)AISI M2 / ASTM A600 M2
Availability
Available Forms & Sizes
- ROUND BAR
- FLAT BAR
Form TypeSize Range Available
Black Round BarsOD 16MM - OD 305MM
FAQ
M2 — frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of M2?
Common equivalents include 1.3343, SKH51. Standards: Indian IS: XT87W6Mo5V2 (IS 7291); European EN: HS6-5-2C / HS6-5-2 (EN ISO 4957); Germany DIN: S6-5-2 / 1.3343 (DIN 17350); Japan JIS: SKH51 (JIS G4403); UK (BS): BM2 (BS 4659); USA (SAE / AISI): AISI M2 / ASTM A600 M2.
Which forms of M2 are available?
M2 is available as ROUND BAR, FLAT BAR.
Where can I buy M2 Tool & Die Steel in Mumbai or across India?
C P Steel Suppliers supplies M2 Tool & Die Steel from Mumbai. Contact us with your size and quantity to confirm availability and delivery.
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