M8 Tool Die Steels

M8 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M8 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.80 0.85
Si 0.20 0.40
Mn 0.10 0.40
Cr 4.00 4.50
Mo 4.30 4.70
V 1.35 1.65
W 5.25 5.75
Nb - 1.25

M8 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M8

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)
894 (≥) 954 (≥) 13 31 23 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 431

Physical properties of grade M8

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
431 (≥) 358 (≥) 23 41 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 334
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
572 624 278

Equivalent Products

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