Nestled in the heart of Manama’s bustling industrial landscape, Junaid Metals has built a reputation for reliability and precision, particularly through our supply of High Speed Steel T42 Bars. We understand that demanding applications require materials that can not only withstand intense friction and heat but also maintain a sharp cutting edge. That’s why we ensure our T42 bars are manufactured to the strictest standards, providing local industries with a trusted resource for superior performance and durability right here in Bahrain.
The strength of High Speed Steel T42 lies in its sophisticated composition, which is rich in tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, and vanadium. This specific blend of elements gives the steel its exceptional ability to retain hardness and strength even when exposed to the high temperatures generated during rapid cutting operations. In practical terms, this translates to bars that offer outstanding wear resistance, incredible red-hardness, and the toughness needed for the most challenging machining tasks, ensuring tools made from it have a long, productive life.
| Aisi No. | Work No. | C. | Si. | Mn. | Cr. | Mo. | V. | W. | Co. | |
| T-42 | 1.3207 | 1.28 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 4.15 | 3.55 | 3.25 | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Density | 2.79 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 640 °C |
| Proof Stress | 270 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 405 Min MPa |
| Elongation | 12 Min % |
| Bohler | AISI | BS | IS | JIS | DIN |
| S 700 | T42 | BT42 | XT125WCo10 CrMo4V3 | SKH-57 | (1.3207) |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.10 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 73 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121-193 W/m.K |
Yes, T42 Alloy High-Speed Steel Bars can be heat treated. They are typically hardened through heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering to enhance hardness, wear resistance, and performance.
Welding T42 High-Speed Steel Bars is challenging due to their high carbon content and hardness. If welding is required, preheating and post-weld heat treatment are often necessary to prevent cracking and ensure strength.
T42 High-Speed Steel Bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment to prevent rust and corrosion. They should be kept off the ground, ideally on wooden or plastic pallets, and protected from moisture and extreme temperatures.
The primary use for High Speed Steel T42 Bars is in the creation of high-performance cutting tools that operate under severe conditions. You will find them at work in the form of drills, end mills, taps, and saw blades that are used on tough materials like high-strength alloys, stainless steel, and cast iron. Beyond cutting tools, T42 is also invaluable for making forming tools, punches, and other components in the aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas industries, where failure is not an option and extreme durability is a fundamental requirement.






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