1.3247 Steel properties
Capable of very high hardness values, this is a moly type high speed tool steel. The alloy has excellent hot hardness and wear resistance and is commonly employed to machine difficult to machine materials including the superalloys.
Chemical composition
| C | Cr | Mo | W | Co | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10 | 4.00 | 9.50 | 1.55 | 8.00 | 1.10 |
Standarts
| DIN | AISI | EN |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3247 | M42 | HS2-9-1-8 |
Applications
Typically employed to machine the superalloys and exotic, M42 is employed in drills, hobs, taps, end mills, milling cutters, form and gear cutters, broaches and chasers.