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ASTM M46

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M46 Application:High-Speed Tool Steel

Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%) of the M46
Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 1.22 1.30
Si 0.40 0.65
Mn 0.20 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.70 4.20
Mo 8.00 8.50
V 3.00 3.30
W 1.90 2.20
Co 7.80 8.80

Mechanical properties of grade M46

Yield
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile
Rm (MPa)
Impact
KV (J)
Elongation
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition HBW
281 (≥) 467 (≥) 33 23 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 441

Physical properties of grade M46

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
117 (≥) 137 (≥) 13 22 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
- - -
982 452 582 - - -

M46 Range of products
Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED