Common M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Specifications & Heat Treatment
| Material grade | M2 High-Speed Tool Steel |
|---|---|
| Common tool-steel standard | ASTM A600 for M2 high-speed tool steel bar. |
| Supply / hardening condition | Annealed for shaping, then high-temperature austenitizing/hardening and controlled tempering for cutting-tool properties. |
| Order specifications | Grade, annealed/hardened state, hardness, final OD with tolerances, bar length, total quantity and inspection. |
Final grind condition and surface integrity are especially important for hardened M2 tool blanks.
Published specifications and heat-treatment routes are reference information, not a guarantee of a particular furnace or heat treatment at Precision Ground Rods. Confirm supplier capacity, finished hardness and qualification by quote.
HIGH-SPEED TOOL STEEL / MATERIAL PURCHASING
M2 is a molybdenum-tungsten high-speed tool steel valued for cutting-tool hot hardness and wear properties.
Buying M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Precision Ground Rod Stock
ASTM A600 or other project standard. Finished rod stock should be ordered with the same rigor as the material itself. Include the actual stock form, the intended further processing and any certificate or test requirement; designation alone does not define finished dimensional performance.
Condition, Machinability and Hardness
Specify annealed condition before machining or final high-speed-steel treatment.
The specified heat-treatment path changes hardness, allowable grinding stock, dimensional stability and the quality checks that may be needed. State whether OD finishing is required before or after any aging, hardening or tempering process.
Possible M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Applications
Cutting-tool blanks, reamers and specialized precision tooling.
Applications shown here are examples of why a buyer may evaluate this steel, not a statement that every use is approved or that this product is in stock.
Production and Inspection Cautions
Very hard finishing requires appropriate equipment and verification of dimensions and surface integrity.
What Your Rod RFQ Should Specify
M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Centerless Ground & TG&P Bar Options
M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Centerless Ground Bar
When ordering M2 High-Speed Tool Steel centerless ground rod or bar, hardness and heat-treatment history are major controls for M2 grindability, finish and potential surface effects. Learn more about outside-diameter grinding requirements.
M2 High-Speed Tool Steel TG&P / Turned, Ground & Polished
For M2 High-Speed Tool Steel TG&P (TGP) and turned, ground and polished rod inquiries, TG&P is not inherently available for M2 tool steel; establish full finishing sequence and condition first. Review material supply and polishing.
A centerless-ground finish alone does not establish a complete TG&P processing route. Document material condition, OD tolerances, surface finish, straightness, length and inspection on the RFQ. Request pricing →
- Exact grade and material standard: identify product form, condition, chemistry/melt requirements and certification.
- Size: finished rod OD and upper/lower dimensional limits, incoming OD if customer-supplied.
- Geometry: length/cut list, straightness test span, roundness and surface-finish requirement.
- Quantity: units/pounds, delivery schedule and application constraints affecting acceptance.
Ground Rod Supply and Processing
Precision Ground Rods coordinates sourcing and finishing inquiries on a quotation basis. Our team reviews material sourcing and qualified outside-diameter grinding, straightening, polishing, cutting or packaging by grade, hardness, diameter and length. Confirm processing feasibility before ordering; this page makes no standard tolerance or stocked-material promise.
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General information for preparing an RFQ. Follow the purchase order, drawing, and mill test reports for actual material properties and quality acceptance.
