Overview of High-speed Tool Steels
As a part of tool steels, HSS alloys tend to have the characteristics that are suited to be produced into tooling devices. Often, the HSS Steel Rod would be a part of drill bits or power saw blades. The development of tools steels was to improve the shortcomings of carbon steel. These alloys could be used at higher temperatures unlike carbon steel, without losing their hardness properties. This is why a High Speed Steel Round Bar could be used to cut across faster in comparison to conventional carbon steels, resulting in the name - High speed steel. Typically, the hardness properties of any alloy High Speed Steel Square Bar would be above 60 Rockwell. The chemical composition of some of these alloys would contain elements like tungsten and Vanadium. Both these elements are suited to applications where resistance to wear and abrasion are vital. This is because both tungsten and vanadium increase the hardness of M2 High Speed Steel Rod, thereby preventing external forces to cause any abrasions while keeping the alloy from getting worn out prematurely.
HSS Steel Advantages
Choose high speed tool steel to create cutting and forming tools that outpace other alloys. Select a popular grade of tool steel and enjoy extreme hardness and reliability in high-heat, high-impact and high-speed applications. These features are what make this tool steel a popular choice for cutting tools.
Work with high speed tool steel and you won’t experience as much maintenance and breakdown due to its abrasion resistance. This rugged option outpaces many other alloys in industrial applications where minor abrasion and other defects can compromise the quality of the components.
Common Uses and Grades
Many manufacturers use HSS steel for cutters, taps, drills, tool bits, saw blades and other tool uses. This alloy isn’t just popular in industrial applications, but manufacturers use it to make kitchen knives, pocket knives, files and other household steel tools.
There are many common grades of steel used in high speed applications. Compare common options to determine the best choice for manufacturing needs. Work with block sheet or plate steel in one of these grades for your tool manufacturing process:
M2, M3, M4, M7 or M42
PM 23, PM 30 or PM 60
PM M4, PM T15, PM M48 or PM A11
In JINDALAI Steel, you can find these diverse grades of steel at affordable rates. Whether you’re looking for hardened round bar stock, sheet metal or other sizes and grades, work with us and explore ways you can use our stock at your facility.
