M61 Tool Die Steels

M61 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M61 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.75 1.85
Si 0.20 0.45
Mn 0.25 0.50
Cr 3.50 4.25
Mo 6.00 6.75
V 4.50 5.25
W 12.00 13.00
S 0.05 0.09

M61 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M61

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)
748 (≥) 161 (≥) 21 32 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 442

Physical properties of grade M61

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
859 (≥) 476 (≥) 41 44 32 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 332
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
771 247 974

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Equivalent Products

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