M15 Tool Die Steels

M15 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M15 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.50 1.60
Si 0.20 0.40
Mn 0.10 0.40
Cr 4.00 4.75
Mo 3.00 3.50
V 4.75 5.25
W 6.25 6.75
Co 4.75 5.25

M15 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M15

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)
373 (≥) 468 (≥) 34 24 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 241

Physical properties of grade M15

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
955 (≥) 752 (≥) 12 44 31 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 123
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
183 391 258

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