Midway Corporation

M-2 DRILL ROD INF DOC

High Speed M-2 tool steel

 

The high molybdenum content in M-2 tool steel allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures. It's used to fabricate high-speed cutting tools.

Chemical Composition

  • Carbon .85 max
  • Maganese .30 max
  • Silicon .30 max
  • Phosphorus ---------
  • Sulphur --------------
  • Chromium 4.0 max
  • Vanadium 2.0 max
  • Tungsten 6.00 max
  • Molybdenum 5.0 max

Tolerances Standard Diameter

  • .06250 to 0.1240 +/- .0003"
  • .01250 to 0.4990 +/- .0005"
  • .05000 to 3.000 +/- .0010"
  • Straightness
  • .005" Max TIR in 12"
  • + .12500 - 0.00"
  • Standard Length Tolerance
  • + .12500 -0.00"

Specifications

  • UNS T11302
  • SAE J-438-B
  • ASTM A-600-92
  • Federal QQT-570-Rev C

Surface Finish

  • .06250 to 0.12499 10 RMS
  • 0.12500 to 0.4999 15 RMS
  • 0.5000 to 0.87499 20 RMS
  • 0.8750 to 3.000 30 RMS

Fractional Sizes Available in 3' Lengths

  • 1/16"
  • 5/64"
  • 3/32"
  • 7/64"
  • 1/8"
  • 5/32"
  • 3/16"
  • 1/4"
  • 5/16"
  • 3/8"
  • 7/16"
  • 1/2"
  • 5/8"
  • 3/4"
  • 1"
  • 1-1/4"