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What Is M2 Tool Steel?

M2 steel is a type of high-speed tool steel that is characterized by its high hardness, which enables it to maintain its cutting edge even at high temperatures. It also has good toughness, which helps it to resist chipping and cracking under high stress conditions.

Additionally, M2 steel has good red hardness, which means it retains its hardness at high temperatures, allowing it to maintain its cutting edge even at high speeds.

Its excellent combination of hardness, toughness, and heat resistance makes it a popular choice for cutting tools that are subject to high stresses and high temperatures.

AISI M2 UNS T11302/DIN 1.3343
FusionTG Color Code Pink
Offered As Availability
Sheet Yes
Plate Yes
Cut Bar Yes
Blocks Yes
Rounds Yes
Forging Yes
Drill Rod Yes
Flat Ground Stock Yes
Typical Chemical Composition Minimum - Maximum Value
Carbon (C) 0.78% - 0.88%
Manganese (Mn) 0.15% - 0.40%
Silicon (Si) 0.20% - 0.45%
Chromium (Cr) 3.75% - 4.50%
Vanadium (V) 1.75% - 2.20%
Molybdenum (Mo) 4.50% - 5.50%
Maximum Rockwell C Hardness Obtainable 67 HRC
Supplied In Annealed Condition 229 BHN

M2 steel is widely used in various industrial applications, thanks to its excellent combination of hardness, toughness, and heat resistance. Here are some typical applications of M2 steel:

  • Cutting tools: M2 steel is commonly used for making cutting tools, such as drills, taps, reamers, milling cutters, and saw blades, due to its high hardness and wear resistance.
  • Metalworking industry: M2 steel is used for making cutting tools for the metalworking industry, due to its ability to maintain its cutting edge even at high temperatures.
  • Aerospace industry: M2 steel is used in the manufacturing of components for the aerospace industry, such as turbine blades, structural components, and engine components, due to its high strength, toughness, and heat resistance.
  • Woodworking industry: M2 steel is used for making cutting tools for the woodworking industry, such as saw blades and router bits, due to its high hardness and wear resistance.
  • Medical industry: M2 steel is used for making surgical instruments and dental drills, due to its ability to maintain its cutting edge and resistance to corrosion.

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