High-Speed Steel E M42

High-Speed Steel E M42

EM42 is a highly cobalt alloyed high speed steel to be used when the demand for hot hardness is of great importance. EM42 has a good machinability and a good wear resistance.

Chemical Composition: C-1.08, Cr-3.8, Mo-9.4, W-1.5, Co-8, V-1.2

Standard: Europe: HS 2-9-1-8, USA: AISI M42, Germany: 1.3247, Sweden: SS2723, France: AFNOR Z110DKCWV9.8.4.2.1, Japan: JIS SKH59, UK: BM42

Applications: Broaches, Shaper cutters and Hobs

The steel grade is a perfect substrate material for PVD coating.