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HSS & Tool Steel
What we accept
M- and T-series high speed steels; D- and H-series tool steels.
Forms
- Solids
- Turnings
- Runnings
- Grindings
- 3D Powders
- Dusts
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Tell us the grade or analysis, the form and the quantity. Off-spec and mixed lots are welcome — say what you know and we will take it from there.
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Grade reference
29 grades, with nominal composition as published.
* indicates maximum. The figures shown are nominal compositions of the various alloys.
High Speed Steels
19 grades · percentage by weight
| Grade | Co | Cr | Ni | Fe | Mo | V | Cu | Al | W | C | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | – | 4 | – | BAL | 8.5 | 1 | – | – | 1.5 | 0.8 | – |
| M2 and M3 | – | 4 | – | BAL | 5 | 2 | – | – | 6 | 0.8 | – |
| M4 | – | 4 | – | BAL | 4.5 | 4 | – | – | 5.5 | 1.3 | – |
| M7 | – | 4 | – | BAL | 8.75 | 2 | – | – | 1.75 | 1 | – |
| M10 | – | 4 | – | BAL | 8 | 2 | – | – | – | 0.85 | – |
| M15 | 5 | 4 | – | BAL | 3.5 | 5 | – | – | 6.5 | 1.5 | – |
| M30 | 5 | 4 | – | BAL | 8 | 1.25 | – | – | 2 | 0.8 | – |
| M33 | 8 | 3.75 | – | BAL | 9.5 | 1.15 | – | – | 1.5 | 0.9 | – |
| M35 | 5 | 4 | – | BAL | 5 | 2 | – | – | 6 | 0.8 | – |
| M42 | 8 | 3.75 | – | BAL | 9.5 | 1.15 | – | – | 1.5 | 1.05 | – |
| M50 | – | 4 | – | BAL | 5 | 2 | – | – | – | 0.8 | – |
| T1 | – | 4 | – | BAL | – | 1 | – | – | 18 | 0.7 | – |
| T4 | 5 | 4 | – | BAL | – | 1.4 | – | – | 18 | 0.75 | – |
| T5 | 8 | 4 | – | BAL | – | 2 | – | – | 18 | 0.8 | – |
| T6 | 12 | 4.5 | – | BAL | – | 1.5 | – | – | 21 | 0.8 | – |
| T7 | – | 4 | – | BAL | – | 2 | – | – | 14 | 0.75 | – |
| T15 | 5 | 4 | – | BAL | – | 5 | – | – | 12 | 1.5 | – |
| T21 | – | 4 | – | BAL | – | 0.5 | – | – | 14 | 0.65 | – |
| T42 | 9.5 | 4.1 | – | BAL | 3 | 3 | – | – | 9 | 1.3 | – |
Select grades to compare them side by side, or save them to a shortlist.
* indicates maximum. The figures shown are nominal compositions of the various alloys. Values are reproduced from IMS technical data and are provided for identification purposes; confirm the specification against your own requirement before ordering.
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Tool Steels
10 grades · percentage by weight
| Grade | Co | Cr | Ni | Fe | Mo | V | Cu | Al | W | C | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2 | – | 13 | – | BAL | 1 | 0.5 | – | – | – | 1.6 | – |
| D3 | – | 13 | – | BAL | – | – | – | – | – | 2.1 | – |
| D6 | – | 13 | – | BAL | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2.1 | – |
| H10A | 3 | 3 | – | BAL | 2.8 | 0.9 | – | – | – | 0.33 | 1.0 Si |
| H11 | – | 5 | – | BAL | 1.5 | 0.4 | – | – | – | 0.38 | 1.0 Si |
| H12 | – | 5 | – | BAL | 1.5 | 0.3 | – | – | 1.5 | 0.35 | 1.0 Si |
| H13 | – | 5 | – | BAL | 1.4 | 1 | – | – | – | 0.4 | 1.0 Si |
| H19 | 4.25 | 4.25 | – | BAL | – | – | – | – | 4.25 | 0.4 | – |
| H21 | – | 2.75 | – | BAL | – | 0.3 | – | – | 9 | 0.3 | – |
| H21A (or N) | – | 3 | 2.5 | BAL | – | 0.25 | – | – | 9 | 0.3 | – |
Select grades to compare them side by side, or save them to a shortlist.
* indicates maximum. The figures shown are nominal compositions of the various alloys. Values are reproduced from IMS technical data and are provided for identification purposes; confirm the specification against your own requirement before ordering.
Scroll the table sideways to see all elements, or switch to cards above.
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