M3 Tool Die Steels

M3 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M3 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.00 1.10
Si 0.20 0.45
Mn 0.15 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.75 4.50
Mo 4.75 6.50
V 2.25 2.75
W 5.00 6.75
Co - -

M3 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M3

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)
391 (≥) 317 (≥) 12 32 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 121

Physical properties of grade M3

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
739 (≥) 524 (≥) 24 22 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 221
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
929 319 474

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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