Phehlukwayo Metal is a reliable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in top-notch M2 Steel Bars and Rods for a variety of industrial and engineering needs. The company has built a solid reputation for its precision manufacturing, high-quality standards, and cutting-edge production methods. M2 Steel Bars and Rods from Phehlukwayo Metal are known for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and durability, making them perfect for tools, dies, and components that face high stress and abrasion. With a strong commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction, the company ensures that its products meet both local and international industrial standards.
M2 Steel Bars and Rods are high-speed tool steels that typically contain 0.85–0.90% carbon, 4.0–4.5% chromium, 5.0–6.0% molybdenum, 6.0–6.5% tungsten, and 0.20–0.30% vanadium. This unique blend gives the material remarkable hardness, toughness, and wear resistance, allowing it to maintain cutting performance even at elevated temperatures. After heat treatment, M2 Steel boasts a tensile strength of around 2,100 MPa and hardness levels reaching up to 64 HRC. It also provides excellent dimensional stability, machinability in its annealed state, and resistance to deformation under heavy loads.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM A600, ASME SA600 |
| Dimensions | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI |
| Form | Round |
| Diameter | 2mm to 100mm (depending on grades) |
| Length | 100 mm to 10,000 mm |
| Surface Condition | Black, Grinded, Turned Bright, Machined Proof |
| Maximum | Typical | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | Chromium | Tungsten | Molybdenum | Vanadium | Cobalt | Annealed | Tempered |
| C | Cr | W | Mo | V | Co | Hb | HrC |
| 0.85 | 4.15 | 6.15 | 5.1 | 1.95 | – | 255 | 64 |
| Tensile strength | 1000-1400 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 3250 MPa |
| Abrasion (loss as-hardened; ASTM G65) | 25.8 mm3 |
| Impact Toughness | 67 J/cm2 |
| Hardness | 262 HRC |
| Modulus of elasticity | 207 GPa |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | M2 | 1.3343 | SKH51 |
Yes, M2 steel can be welded, but it requires preheating and post-weld heat treatment to prevent cracking and ensure good weld strength due to its high hardness and wear resistance.
M2 steel rods are available in various sizes, typically ranging from 1/16" to 3" in diameter. Common finishes include bright, polished, and cold-drawn for enhanced surface quality and performance.
M2 steel bars are typically sized by diameter and length, with standard diameters ranging from 6 mm to 100 mm. Lengths usually vary from 3 meters to 6 meters.
M2 Steel Bars and Rods find extensive use in the production of cutting tools, drills, milling cutters, dies, punches, and high-precision machinery components. They are particularly suited for the automotive, aerospace, and general engineering sectors, where extreme wear resistance and high hardness are crucial. Furthermore, these steel bars and rods are utilized in stamping, forging, and tooling applications where longevity and reliability are paramount. Their blend of hardness, toughness, and thermal stability makes M2 Steel Bars and Rods the go-to choice for high-performance industrial applications.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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