This is a high-carbon, high-speed tool steel alloyed with molybdenum, vanadium, chromium, and cobalt—a composition characteristic of premium grades used in demanding cutting and forming applications. The high vanadium and cobalt content, combined with substantial molybdenum and chromium additions, provides exceptional hardness, thermal fatigue resistance, and edge retention at elevated temperatures. Industries rely on this steel for precision machining tools, metal stamping dies, and punches where thermal cycling and abrasive wear demand materials that maintain performance in production environments where tool life directly impacts manufacturing economics.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 10.00 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.998 | GPa | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 1.340 | GPa | — |