M6 Tool Die Steels

M6 - Specification & Application

High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M6 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.75 0.85
Si 0.20 0.45
Mn 0.15 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.75 4.50
Mo 4.50 5.50
V 1.30 1.70
W 3.75 4.75
Co 11.00 13.00

M6 - Detail

High-Speed Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M6

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)
141 (≥) 733 (≥) 41 43 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 314

Physical properties of grade M6

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
963 (≥) 325 (≥) 42 31 34 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 312
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
348 653 157

Equivalent Products

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