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ASTM M42 Details

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M42 Application:High-Speed Tool Steel

Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Tool Die Steels M42 USA - ASTM ,

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M42 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.05 1.15
Si 0.15 0.65
Mn 0.15 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.50 4.25
Mo 9.00 10.00
V 0.95 1.35
W 1.15 1.85
Co 7.75 8.75
High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M42

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
942 (≥) 595 (≥) 33 14 21 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 131

Physical properties of grade M42

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
578 (≥) 371 (≥) 14 13 11 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 223
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
992 975 434

M42 - Form of Supply

Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED

Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)

Grade Standard Country Application
M42 ASTM USA
High-Speed Tool Steel

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