Sahil Metals stands out as a reliable manufacturer and supplier based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in top-notch High Speed Steel T1 Bars. These bars are celebrated for their remarkable toughness, wear resistance, and their ability to hold onto hardness even at high temperatures. Crafted with precision and a commitment to international quality standards, Sahil Metals serves a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, tool manufacturing, metalworking, and engineering. The High Speed Steel T1 Bars are prized for their outstanding cutting performance, making them perfect for creating durable and efficient tools that excel in challenging machining environments.
These T1 Bars are made from tungsten-based alloys, featuring a balanced mix of tungsten, chromium, vanadium, and carbon. This unique blend gives them exceptional hardness, red hardness, and impressive resistance to wear and abrasion. T1 Bars maintain their cutting edges even at high speeds and elevated temperatures, while also providing good toughness and mechanical strength. Their metallurgical properties guarantee a consistent tool life, durability, and stability during extended operations under stress and heat.
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| T1 | 0.62 | 0.80 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 3.75 | 4.50 | 0.90 | 1.30 | … | … | 17.25 | 18.75 | … | … |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| HS18-0-1/1.3355 | 0.73 | 0.85 | … | … | … | … | … | 0.65 | 3.60 | 4.50 | 1.00 | 1.20 | … | … | 17.20 | 18.70 | … | … |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| SKH2 | 0.73 | 0.83 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 1.00 | 1.20 | … | … | 17.20 | 18.70 | … | … |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Density | 8.67 g/cm3 | 0.313 lb/in3 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 63.0 – 65.0 | 63.0 – 65.0 |
| 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 | T1 | HS18-0-1/1.3355 | SKH2 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 9.7 x 10-6/ºC | 20-200 more | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 19.9 x W/m-K | 100 more | – |
Yes, High-Speed Steel T1 bars can be welded, but it requires specialized techniques like preheating and post-weld heat treatment to prevent cracking and maintain their hardness and strength properties.
High-Speed Steel T1 bars resist corrosion due to the presence of chromium, which forms a protective oxide layer on the surface. This enhances their resistance to moisture and chemical wear, prolonging tool life.
High-Speed Steel T1 bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment, protected from moisture and corrosive elements. They should be kept off the ground, ideally on shelves or in sealed containers.
High Speed Steel T1 Bars are extensively used in industries that require high-performance cutting and machining tools. They’re commonly found in the production of drills, taps, reamers, end mills, saw blades, broaches, and lathe tools. Thanks to their excellent hot hardness, they are ideal for high-speed machining of tough materials like steels and alloys. Moreover, T1 Bars are essential in aerospace, automotive, and engineering applications where precision, wear resistance, and longevity are crucial. Their ability to endure extreme working conditions ensures reliable performance across a wide range of industrial sectors.






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