HSS M2
Purchase and sale of HSS M2 high-speed steel scrap and turnings in regular quantities for European foundries and steel mills. Fast quotations and collection across the whole territory.
Tungsten-molybdenum high-speed steel, the most widely used HSS grade in the world: an excellent balance of hot hardness, toughness and wear resistance. Markets: tooling, milling cutters, drills, blades, dies.
- Forms scrap · turnings · chips · cut-offs
- Density ~8.16 g/cm³ (indicative)
- Hardness 63 – 65 HRC
Main elements
| Tungsten (W) | 5.5 – 6.75 % |
|---|---|
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 4.5 – 5.5 % |
| Chromium (Cr) | 3.75 – 4.5 % |
| Vanadium (V) | 1.75 – 2.2 % |
| Carbon (C) | 0.86 – 0.94 % |
| Iron (Fe) | balance |
Indicative values according to EN ISO 4957 / ASTM A600. The actual composition is certified for each batch.
Physical and mechanical data
| Density | ~8.16 g/cm³ (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Hardness (after quench/temper) | 63 – 65 HRC |
| Annealed hardness | ≤ 262 HB (indicative) |
| Bending strength | up to ~4000 MPa (indicative) |
| Structure | alloyed ledeburitic (M6C / MC carbides) |
Indicative properties referring to the quenched and tempered condition according to EN ISO 4957; actual values depend on the heat treatment.
Where our HSS M2 ends up.
Cutting tools
Twist drills, taps, milling cutters and reamers for machining.
Blades and saws
Bimetal blades, band saws and blanking tools.
Dies and punches
Inserts, punches and dies subject to abrasive wear.
Recovery at steel mills
Premium charge for remelting W-Mo alloyed steels.
We collect HSS M2 in every form.
Bulk scrap
Offcuts, cut-offs and end-of-life tools.
Turnings and chips
Grinding and turning chips from tool shops.
Bar cut-offs
Drops and cut-offs of rolled rounds and flats.
Have HSS M2 to sell?
Send us the material, approximate quantity and collection area: we will reply with a fast and competitive quotation.
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