M46 Tool Die Steels

M46 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M46 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.22 1.30
Si 0.40 0.65
Mn 0.20 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.70 4.20
Mo 8.00 8.50
V 3.00 3.30
W 1.90 2.20
Co 7.80 8.80

M46 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M46

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)
628 (≥) 725 (≥) 31 43 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 321

Physical properties of grade M46

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
961 (≥) 252 (≥) 23 22 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 324
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
554 368 543

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Equivalent Products

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