M43 Tool Die Steels

M43 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M43 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.15 1.25
Si 0.15 0.65
Mn 0.20 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.50 4.25
Mo 7.50 8.50
V 1.50 1.75
W 2.25 3.00
Co 7.75 8.75

M43 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M43

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)
117 (≥) 645 (≥) 24 31 42 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 242

Physical properties of grade M43

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
592 (≥) 466 (≥) 11 24 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 212
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
181 722 152

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