Material Notes:
Micro-Melt® M-42 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 Micro-Melt premium high speed steels 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: Twist drills, Turning tools, End mills, Milling cutters, Broaches, Router Bits, Form tools, Keyway cutters, Dovetail tools, Flycutters, Thread rolling dies, Tool bitsInformation provided by Carpenter Technology Corporation.Micro-Melt® is a registered trademark of Carpenter Technology Corporation.