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High-Speed Tool Steel

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M3 Application:High-Speed Tool Steel
Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Tool Die Steels M3 USA - ASTM ,
Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%)
Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.15 1.25
Si 0.20 0.45
Mn 0.15 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.75 4.50
Mo 4.75 6.50
V 2.75 3.25
W 5.00 6.75
Co - -
Mechanical properties of grade M3
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)
164 (≥) 728 (≥) 14 43 31 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 243
Physical properties of grade M3
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
723 (≥) 815 (≥) 42 44 13 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 332
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
976 988 912
M3 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