M42 Steel

M42 is a highly cobalt alloyed high speed to be used when the demand for hot hardness is of great importance. M42 has a good machinability and a food wear resistance.

Applications of M42 steel

  • Twist drills
  • Reamers
  • End mills
  • Milling cutters
  • Broaches
  • Bandsaws

    • USA

    AISI
    M42

    German

    W.Nr.
    1.3247

    Japan

    JIS
    SKH59

    Europe

    HS
    2-9-1-8

    France

    AFNOR
    Z110DKCWV
    9.8.4.2.1

    Sweden

    SS
    2716

    Grade C Cr Mo W Co V
    M42 1.08 3.8 9.4 1.5 8.0 1.2