Overview
About M42 Tool & Die Steel
C P Steel Suppliers supplies M42 Tool & Die Steel for engineering, industrial machinery and manufacturing applications. It is classified as 8% Cobalt Super High-Speed Tool Steel (HSS-Co / HSS-E). 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
1.05 - 1.15%
SiSilicon
max 0.45%
MnManganese
max 0.40%
PPhosphorus
max 0.030%
SSulfur
max 0.030%
CrChromium
3.50 - 4.50%
MoMolybdenum
9.00 - 10.00%
WTungsten
1.20 - 1.90%
VVanadium
0.90 - 1.30%
CoCobalt
7.50 - 8.50%
FeIron
Balance
Performance
Mechanical, Physical & Processing Properties
PropertyValue / Reading
Tensile Strength850 - 1000 MPa (Annealed) / 2600 - 3200 MPa (Compressive Strength in Q&T Condition)
Yield Strengthmin 500 MPa (Annealed) / 2100 - 2500 MPa (Quenched & Tempered)
Elongation6 - 10 % (Annealed)
Hardness Brinellmax 277 HBW (Soft Annealed +A) / 66 - 70 HRC (Hardened & Triple Tempered)
PropertyValue / Reading
Density7.98 - 8.05 g/cm3
Melting Point1410 - 1445 deg C
Modulus Of Elasticity217 GPa
Thermal Conductivity21.0 - 24.0 W/(m.K)
PropertyValue / Reading
WeldabilityNot weldable by conventional methods due to high carbon and cobalt content.
MachinabilityModerate to difficult in annealed condition (approx. 40% of 1% carbon tool steel); fine carbide distribution permits good grindability.
Case HardeningUltra-high secondary hardening response up to 68 - 70 HRC with exceptional hot-hardness for machining superalloys and titanium.
Corrosion ResistanceLow natural resistance; requires protective oil or PVD coating.
Cross Reference
Equivalent Grades by Standard
Standard / RegionEquivalent Grade
Indian ISXT110W2Mo9V1Co8 (IS 7291)
European ENHS2-9-1-8 (EN ISO 4957)
Germany DINS2-10-1-8 / 1.3247 (DIN 17350)
Japan JISSKH59 (JIS G4403)
UK (BS)BM42 (BS 4659)
USA (SAE / AISI)AISI M42 / ASTM A600 M42
Availability
Available Forms & Sizes
- ROUND BAR
- FLAT BAR
FAQ
M42 — frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of M42?
Standards: Indian IS: XT110W2Mo9V1Co8 (IS 7291); European EN: HS2-9-1-8 (EN ISO 4957); Germany DIN: S2-10-1-8 / 1.3247 (DIN 17350); Japan JIS: SKH59 (JIS G4403); UK (BS): BM42 (BS 4659); USA (SAE / AISI): AISI M42 / ASTM A600 M42.
Which forms of M42 are available?
M42 is available as ROUND BAR, FLAT BAR.
Where can I buy M42 Tool & Die Steel in Mumbai or across India?
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