Sahil Metals stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in premium High Speed Steel M42 Bars. These bars are celebrated for their remarkable hardness, wear resistance, and red hardness. Crafted with precision and adhering to international quality standards, Sahil Metals supplies M42 Bars to a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, tool manufacturing, engineering, and metalworking. Renowned for their exceptional performance in high-speed cutting tasks, High Speed Steel M42 Bars are perfect for creating precision tools that demand outstanding durability, strength, and heat resistance in tough applications.
These M42 Bars are cobalt-alloyed grades that include molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, chromium, and about 8% cobalt. This sophisticated composition greatly boosts hot hardness, wear resistance, and cutting efficiency even at high temperatures. M42 Bars excel in edge retention, high compressive strength, and remarkable toughness under heavy loads. The inclusion of cobalt enhances red hardness, enabling the material to endure higher cutting speeds and extreme machining conditions without compromising performance.
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| M42 | 1.05 | 1.15 | 0.15 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 | 3.50 | 4.25 | 0.95 | 1.35 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 1.15 | 1.85 | 7.75 | 8.75 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| 1.3247/HS2-9-1-8 | 1.05 | 1.15 | … | … | … | … | … | 0.70 | 3.50 | 4.50 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 7.50 | 8.50 |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| SKH59 | 1.05 | 1.15 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.70 | 3.50 | 4.50 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 7.50 | 8.50 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (oil quenched from 1204°C, 5 minutes) | 64.3 | 64.3 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (oil quenched from 1177°C, 5 minutes) | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C(oil quenched from 1163°C) | 65.8 | 65.8 |
| Izod impact unnotched (oil quenched at 1191°C; 510°C temper temperature) | 13.6 J | 10.0 ft- lb |
| Izod impact unnotched (oil quenched at 1191°C; 622°C temper temperature) | 24.4 J | 24.4 J |
| Machinability (1% carbon steel) | 35.0 – 40.0% | 35.0 – 40.0% |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30457 ksi |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | M42 | 1.3247/HS2-9-1-8 | SKH59 |
Yes, High-Speed Steel M42 can be welded, but it requires specialized techniques like preheating, post-weld heat treatment, and using appropriate filler materials to avoid cracking and maintain its properties.
Yes, High Speed Steel M42 bars are recyclable. They can be melted and reused in manufacturing, reducing waste and conserving resources, making them an environmentally friendly material choice.
High Speed Steel M42 Bars are extensively utilized in industries that need dependable tool materials capable of handling intense thermal and mechanical stress. They’re commonly found in the production of cutting tools like drills, end mills, taps, reamers, saw blades, and broaches. Their exceptional hot hardness makes them ideal for machining tough materials such as stainless steels, superalloys, and titanium. Furthermore, M42 Bars are essential in aerospace, automotive, and heavy engineering sectors where tool longevity, precision, and durability are paramount. Their outstanding properties guarantee long-lasting and reliable performance in demanding industrial settings.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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