M48 Tool Die Steels

M48 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M48 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.42 1.52
Si 0.15 0.40
Mn 0.15 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.070
Cr 3.50 4.00
Mo 4.75 5.50
V 2.75 3.25
W 9.50 10.50
Co 8.00 10.00

M48 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M48

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)
843 (≥) 665 (≥) 14 43 44 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 312

Physical properties of grade M48

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 (≥) 877 (≥) 34 32 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 343
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
391 374 236

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Equivalent Products

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