M4 high-speed steel is a popular, high-performance tool steel that is commonly used in cutting and drilling applications. It is designed to handle high temperatures and severe mechanical stresses, making it ideal for demanding machining operations.
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| National Standard | Manufacturer Standard | |||||
| GB | AISI | DIN | JIS | Erasteel | Bohler | Hitachi |
| *W6Mo5Cr4V4 | M4 | PMHS6-5-4 | SKH54 | EM4/ASP2004 | S693/S692 | XVC11 |
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Chemical composition % |
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| C | Si | Mn | P ≤ | S ≤ | Cr | W | Mo | V | Co | etc. |
| 1.3 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.03 | 0.003 | 4.1 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 3.85 | - |
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Characteristics |
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| Annealed Hardness HB | Heat Treatment Temperature ℃ | Tampering HardnessHRC | |
| Hardening | Tempering | ||
| 255 | 1200-1220 | 550 | 63-66 |
Broaches, Cold work, Cutting Tools, Gear Cutting Tools, Taps and dies;High wear resisting cutters and cold mould
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