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M3 Class2 Application:Molybdenum series High-speed tool steel
Category Type Steel grade Standard Country
Grades Special Alloy M3 Class2 ASTM USA

Chemical composition % of the ladle analysis of grade M3 Class2

C(%) Si(%) Mn(%) P(%) S(%) Cr(%) Mo(%) V(%) W(%)
1.15~1.25 0.20~0.45 0.15~0.40 ≤0.030 ≤0.030 3.75~4.50 4.75~6.50 2.75~3.25 5.00~6.75
M3 Class2
Mechanical properties of grade M3 Class2
Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
492 (≥) 397 (≥) 34 34 11 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 221
Physical properties of grade M3 Class2
Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
466 (≥) 355 (≥) 14 21 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 441
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
968 853 743
M3 Class2 Range of products
Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED
Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)
Grade Standard Country Application
M3 ASTM USA
High-Speed Tool Steel

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