CarTech® Micro-Melt® M42 Alloy

Generic Family: Steel - Wrought - Tool Steel • Supplied by: Carpenter Technology Corporation

CarTech Micro-Melt M42 alloy is a powder metal super-high-speed steel possessing a hardness capability of Rockwell C 68/70. This alloy has been used for cutting tools in the toughest machining operations.

The advantages of CarTech Micro-Melt premium powder high speed steel include ease of grinding, response to heat treatment, more uniform structure, greater wear resistance and improved toughness.

In addition, Carpenter's unique hot rolling and rotary forging capabilities impart minimal distortion characteristics to these alloys.

Applications:
Tooling applications for CarTech Micro-Melt M42 alloy have included:

Twist drills
Turning tools
End mills
Milling cutters
Broaches
Router bits
Form tools
Keyway cutters
Dovetail tools
Flycutters
Thread rolling dies
Tool bits

General Properties

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Material Status

Commercial: Active

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Availability

North America

Other Properties

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Processing

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