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What is M42 steel?

M42 steel is a type of high-speed tool steel prized for its exceptional wear resistance and heat tolerance. It’s frequently employed in cutting tools like drills and saw blades to maintain sharp cutting edges under high-speed conditions.

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Table of M42 steel

ElementPercentage Range
Carbon (C)1.05% – 1.15%
Silicon (Si)0.15% – 0.65%
Manganese (Mn)0.15% – 0.40%
Phosphorus (P)≤0.03%
Sulfur (S)≤0.03%
Chromium (Cr)3.50% – 4.25%
Molybdenum (Mo)9.00% – 10.00%
Cobalt (Co)7.75% – 8.75%

Key characteristics of M42 steel

CharacteristicDescription
CompositionHigh carbon, high cobalt, high molybdenum
Hardness (Rockwell C)67-69 HRC
Wear ResistanceExcellent, suitable for high-speed cutting
Red HardnessMaintains hardness at elevated temperatures
ToughnessGood toughness, withstands shock and impact
Heat ResistanceHigh heat resistance, retains hardness at high temperatures
Edge RetentionExcellent edge retention, reduces tool changes
MachinabilityGood machinability, provides high precision
VersatilitySuitable for drills, end mills, taps, saw blades, and other cutting tools
ApplicationsMetal cutting, high-speed cutting, machining, tooling

M42 steel is known for its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and red hardness, which enables it to maintain its cutting edge at high operating temperatures. It is a preferred choice for high-speed cutting tools across various industries.

What are the advantages of using M42 steel in high-speed machining and cutting applications?

Using M42 steel in high-speed machining and cutting applications offers several advantages:

  1. High Hardness: M42 steel is extremely hard, with a hardness rating of 67-69 HRC. This exceptional hardness allows it to maintain a sharp cutting edge, which is crucial for high-speed machining.

  2. Excellent Wear Resistance: M42 steel provides outstanding resistance to wear. This results in longer tool life and reduced tool change frequency, making it cost-effective for high-volume production.

  3. Red Hardness: M42 steel retains its hardness at elevated temperatures. This red hardness is essential for high-speed cutting applications where tools are exposed to high levels of heat due to friction.

  4. Good Toughness: While M42 is very hard, it still maintains good toughness. This means it can withstand impacts and shock without fracturing, contributing to tool durability.

  5. Edge Retention: M42 steel has excellent edge retention. Tools made from M42 require fewer resharpening or replacements, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

  6. Versatility: M42 steel is suitable for various types of cutting tools, including drills, end mills, reamers, taps, and saw blades. This versatility makes it a preferred choice for diverse machining operations.

  7. High Heat Resistance: It retains its hardness and cutting performance even at high operating temperatures, ensuring consistent cutting quality during prolonged use.

  8. Good Machinability: M42 steel also offers good machinability, allowing for precise tool manufacturing with minimal defects.

  9. High Precision: The combination of hardness and wear resistance in M42 steel results in high precision machining. This is crucial for applications where tight tolerances and fine surface finishes are required.

  10. Reduces Tool Changes: Due to its exceptional wear resistance, M42 steel tools reduce the need for frequent tool changes, which can significantly increase production efficiency.

Overall, the advantages of M42 steel make it a valuable choice for high-speed machining and cutting applications, particularly in scenarios where maintaining tool sharpness and durability under extreme conditions is essential.

In which industries and applications is M42 steel most commonly used?


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210.449223540984do_action( $hook_name = 'elementor/frontend/widget/before_render', ...$arg = variadic(class ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel { private $lightbox_slide_index = NULL; private ${ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Base}slide_prints_count = 0; protected $_has_template_content = TRUE; private ${Elementor\Widget_Base}is_first_section = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}children = NULL; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}default_args = []; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}is_type_instance = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_scripts = []; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_styles = []; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}id = '6bce3987'; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_dynamic_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}data = ['id' => '6bce3987', 'settings' => [...], 'elements' => [...], 'isInner' => FALSE, 'widgetType' => 'media-carousel', 'elType' => 'widget']; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}config = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}additional_config = []; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_section = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_tab = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_popover = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}injection_point = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}settings_sanitized = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}render_attributes = []; private ${Elementor\Core\Base\Base_Object}settings = NULL }) ).../element-base.php:474
220.449223541360WP_Hook->do_action( $args = [0 => class ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel { private $lightbox_slide_index = NULL; private ${ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Base}slide_prints_count = 0; protected $_has_template_content = TRUE; private ${Elementor\Widget_Base}is_first_section = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}children = NULL; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}default_args = [...]; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}is_type_instance = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_scripts = [...]; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_styles = [...]; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}id = '6bce3987'; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_dynamic_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}data = [...]; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}config = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}additional_config = [...]; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_section = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_tab = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_popover = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}injection_point = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}settings_sanitized = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}render_attributes = [...]; private ${Elementor\Core\Base\Base_Object}settings = NULL }] ).../plugin.php:517
230.449223541360WP_Hook->apply_filters( $value = '', $args = [0 => class ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel { private $lightbox_slide_index = NULL; private ${ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Base}slide_prints_count = 0; protected $_has_template_content = TRUE; private ${Elementor\Widget_Base}is_first_section = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}children = NULL; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}default_args = [...]; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}is_type_instance = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_scripts = [...]; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_styles = [...]; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}id = '6bce3987'; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_dynamic_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}data = [...]; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}config = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}additional_config = [...]; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_section = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_tab = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_popover = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}injection_point = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}settings_sanitized = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}render_attributes = [...]; private ${Elementor\Core\Base\Base_Object}settings = NULL }] ).../class-wp-hook.php:348
240.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\DisplayConditions\Module->before_element_render( $element = class ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel { private $lightbox_slide_index = NULL; private ${ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Base}slide_prints_count = 0; protected $_has_template_content = TRUE; private ${Elementor\Widget_Base}is_first_section = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}children = NULL; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}default_args = []; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}is_type_instance = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_scripts = []; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_styles = []; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}id = '6bce3987'; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_dynamic_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}data = ['id' => '6bce3987', 'settings' => [...], 'elements' => [...], 'isInner' => FALSE, 'widgetType' => 'media-carousel', 'elType' => 'widget']; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}config = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}additional_config = []; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_section = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_tab = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_popover = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}injection_point = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}settings_sanitized = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}render_attributes = []; private ${Elementor\Core\Base\Base_Object}settings = NULL } ).../class-wp-hook.php:324
250.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_settings_for_display( $setting_key = ??? ).../module.php:173
260.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_parsed_dynamic_settings( $setting = ???, $settings = ??? ).../controls-stack.php:1263
270.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_settings( $setting = ??? ).../controls-stack.php:1172
280.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->ensure_settings( ).../base-object.php:40
290.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_init_settings( ).../base-object.php:142
300.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_data( $item = 'settings' ).../controls-stack.php:2218
310.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->sanitize_settings( $settings = ['skin' => 'coverflow', 'slides' => [0 => [...], 1 => [...], 2 => [...]], 'display_condition_list' => [0 => [...]]], $controls = ??? ).../controls-stack.php:1158
320.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_controls( $control_id = ??? ).../controls-stack.php:2475
330.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_stack( $with_common_controls = ??? ).../controls-stack.php:314
340.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_stack( ).../widget-base.php:192
350.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->init_controls( ).../controls-stack.php:569
360.449223541360ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->init_controls( ).../widget-base.php:1065
370.449223541736ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->register_controls( ).../controls-stack.php:2386
380.451123584720ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->add_injections( ).../media-carousel.php:146
390.451523591624ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->add_group_control( $group_name = 'text-shadow', $args = ['name' => 'play_icon_text_shadow', 'selector' => '{{WRAPPER}} .elementor-custom-embed-play i', 'fields_options' => ['text_shadow_type' => [...]]], $options = ??? ).../media-carousel.php:493
400.451523591624Elementor\Group_Control_Text_Shadow->add_controls( $element = class ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel { private $lightbox_slide_index = NULL; private ${ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Base}slide_prints_count = 0; protected $_has_template_content = TRUE; private ${Elementor\Widget_Base}is_first_section = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}children = NULL; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}default_args = []; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}is_type_instance = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_scripts = []; private ${Elementor\Element_Base}depended_styles = []; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}id = '6bce3987'; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_active_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}parsed_dynamic_settings = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}data = ['id' => '6bce3987', 'settings' => [...], 'elements' => [...], 'isInner' => FALSE, 'widgetType' => 'media-carousel', 'elType' => 'widget']; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}config = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}additional_config = []; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_section = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_tab = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}current_popover = NULL; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}injection_point = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}settings_sanitized = FALSE; private ${Elementor\Controls_Stack}render_attributes = []; private ${Elementor\Core\Base\Base_Object}settings = NULL }, $user_args = ['name' => 'play_icon_text_shadow', 'selector' => '{{WRAPPER}} .elementor-custom-embed-play i', 'fields_options' => ['text_shadow_type' => [...]]], $options = [] ).../controls-stack.php:780
410.451623595648ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->end_popover( ).../base.php:130
420.452423625656ElementorPro\Modules\Carousel\Widgets\Media_Carousel->get_control_key( $control_index = -1 ).../controls-stack.php:1828

M42 steel is commonly used in various industries and applications where high-speed machining, cutting, and precision tooling are required. Some of the typical industries and applications for M42 steel include:

  1. Aerospace: M42 steel is used for cutting and machining applications in the aerospace industry. It’s employed to manufacture critical components like turbine blades, engine parts, and aerospace fasteners that require high precision and durability.

  2. Metalworking: M42 steel is used for cutting and shaping various metals, including stainless steel, tool steel, and superalloys. It’s suitable for applications such as milling, turning, and drilling.

  3. Woodworking: In the woodworking industry, M42 steel is utilized to create saw blades and cutting tools. Its excellent edge retention and wear resistance make it ideal for cutting and shaping wood, particleboard, and other wood-based materials.

  4. Automotive: M42 steel finds applications in the automotive industry for tasks like machining engine components, brake system parts, and transmission components. Its high-speed cutting capabilities are valuable in the production of precision automotive parts.

  5. Die and Mold Making: Tool and die makers use M42 steel to create molds, dies, and precision cutting tools for the manufacturing of various products, including plastic components, sheet metal parts, and precision machine components.

  6. General Machining: M42 steel is employed for general machining in industries ranging from electronics and medical device manufacturing to energy and heavy machinery. Its versatility and ability to maintain sharp cutting edges are beneficial for a wide range of applications.

  7. Cutting Tools: M42 steel is extensively used in the production of cutting tools, including drills, end mills, reamers, and taps. These tools are used in various industries for tasks such as hole drilling, thread cutting, and metal removal.

  8. High-Speed Machining: As the name suggests, M42 steel is especially suitable for high-speed machining applications where cutting speeds and feed rates are elevated. It helps improve productivity in high-volume production environments.

  9. Precision Machining: The exceptional hardness and wear resistance of M42 steel make it ideal for precision machining, where tight tolerances and fine surface finishes are critical.

  10. Medical Devices: M42 steel is used for machining components of medical devices and equipment. Its high-precision capabilities are essential for producing critical medical components.

In summary, M42 steel’s unique properties, including its high hardness, wear resistance, and red hardness, make it a preferred material for industries and applications that demand precision, durability, and high-speed machining capabilities.

Other issues you may be concerned about

The primary difference between M35 and M2 steel lies in their composition and performance characteristics. M35 is a cobalt-containing high-speed steel, while M2 is a more common and widely used high-speed steel without cobalt. Cobalt in M35 steel enhances its red hardness and heat resistance, making it suitable for high-temperature cutting applications. M2, on the other hand, is known for its excellent hardness and wear resistance. While M35 is better for high-temperature cutting, M2 is preferred for general-purpose high-speed cutting.

M42 steel is often considered equivalent to other high-speed steel grades, such as S2-10-1-8 or 1.3247 in the DIN standard. These grades share similar composition and performance characteristics with M42, making them potential substitutes in various applications.

The key difference between M2 and M42 steel lies in their composition and performance characteristics. M2 is a well-established high-speed steel known for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance. It is suitable for a wide range of high-speed cutting applications. M42, on the other hand, contains additional cobalt, which enhances its red hardness and heat resistance. This makes M42 better suited for high-temperature cutting tasks and applications involving materials that generate significant heat during machining. M2 is a popular choice for general-purpose high-speed cutting, while M42 is favored for specialized high-temperature cutting applications.

Huaxiao Metal Corporation Limited——Professional high speed steel supplier

Huaxiao Metal Corporation Limited proudly serves as your reliable ally and primary source for high-speed steel and an extensive array of top-quality tool steel materials. Our unyielding commitment to quality and excellence has firmly positioned us as a leading industry supplier.

Committed to being your trusted high-speed steel supplier, we take great pride in offering a diverse range of steel products, meticulously customized to cater to the unique needs of our esteemed clientele. Our substantial inventory, coupled with our industry expertise, equips us to deliver precision and accuracy across a wide spectrum of industrial sectors.

At Huaxiao Metal Corporation Limited, we recognize the paramount importance of selecting the right tool steel for your specific applications. As your supplier, we wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves to providing you with the finest materials, ensuring optimal performance and enduring durability for your tools and machinery.

We don’t merely see ourselves as suppliers at Huaxiao Metal; we consider ourselves as committed partners in your journey towards success. Our supplier relationship extends beyond the mere delivery of steel—it’s about offering comprehensive solutions and expertise to facilitate your attainment of objectives.

Whether your pursuits are in the aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing domains, you can confidently rely on Huaxiao Metal Corporation Limited as your steadfast supplier of high-speed steel and tool steel. We are here to deliver excellence, empowering you to achieve excellence in all your projects.

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