M2 high-speed steel equivalents, chemistry & properties.
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M2 high-speed steel equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- AISI M2
- UNS
- T11302
- Europe (EN)
- HS6-5-2 (nearest; unverified)
- Werkstoff No. (W.Nr)
- 1.3343 (nearest; unverified)
- UK (BS)
- BM2 (nearest; unverified)
- Japan (JIS)
- SKH51 (nearest; unverified)
- China (GB)
- W6Mo5Cr4V2 (nearest; unverified)
- Russia (GOST)
- R6M5
Key data
- Family
- High-speed steel
- Density
- 8.16 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- Hardened response: minimum 64 HRC (regular C) or 65 HRC (high C), ASTM A600
- Typical uses
- Drills, taps, milling cutters, tool bits
- Weight
- Calculate weight in M2 high-speed steel
M2 high-speed steel chemical composition (weight %)
ASTM A600 M2 regular C
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | W | Mo | V | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.78–1.05 | 0.20–0.45 | 0.15–0.40 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 3.75–4.50 | 5.50–6.75 | 4.50–5.50 | 1.75–2.20 | ≤0.30 |
ASTM A600 M2 high C
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | V | W | Mo | Ni+Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.95–1.05 | 0.20–0.45 | 0.15–0.40 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 3.75–4.50 | 1.75–2.20 | 5.50–6.75 | 4.50–5.50 | ≤0.75 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of M2 high-speed steel?
M2 high-speed steel equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) AISI M2; UNS T11302; Europe (EN) HS6-5-2 (nearest; unverified); Werkstoff No. (W.Nr) 1.3343 (nearest; unverified); UK (BS) BM2 (nearest; unverified); Japan (JIS) SKH51 (nearest; unverified); China (GB) W6Mo5Cr4V2 (nearest; unverified); Russia (GOST) R6M5. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of M2 high-speed steel?
M2 high-speed steel (ASTM A600 M2 regular C): C 0.78–1.05, Si 0.20–0.45, Mn 0.15–0.40, P ≤0.030, S ≤0.030, Cr 3.75–4.50, W 5.50–6.75, Mo 4.50–5.50, V 1.75–2.20, Ni ≤0.30 (weight %).
What is the density of M2 high-speed steel?
About 8.16 g/cm³ (8,160 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
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