Sheffield Gauge Plate supplies high-speed steels across the UK and worldwide.
What is High-Speed Steel?
High-speed steels (HSS) are a type of tool steel with increased wearability and hardness. It is a steel alloy composed of steel substrate and metal carbide that work together to improve the hardness and wearability of the material.
High-speed steels are most commonly used in cutting tools; their composition makes them ideal for working in high temperatures and high speeds. They cut much faster than high carbon steels, hence the name high-speed steel.
Where other steel types will begin to wear or become brittle and break entirely, high-speed steels are ideal for the job. In addition, using high-speed steel in your industry will help reduce the likelihood of downtime needed to fix issues and replace or sharpen machinery parts.
Our high-speed steel supplies are held in the tungsten molybdenum type.
Cobalt molybdenum high-speed steel grades are also available.
What High-Speed Steel Grades Do You Supply?
At Sheffield Gauge Plate, we stock a range of steel grades available in all forms and sizes. If you can’t find the right HSS for you, feel free to contact us, and our friendly team of experts will do their best to help you source the correct grade.
The two primary High-Speed Steel grades we stock are:
M42 High-Speed Steel
M42 has the perfect combination of toughness and hardness. As a result, this highly cobalt alloyed steel is most effective in conditions where the demand for hardness is required.
M42 has an additional 8% cobalt in its composition compared to M2, giving it superior hardness over its alternative.
We stock M42 in various formats, including bars, plates and sheets, all ready to deliver across the UK and Worldwide.
Applications of M42 Steel
- Saws
- Twist Drills
- Taps
- Milling Cutters
- Broaches
- Reamers
- Industrial Knives
- Bandsaw Blades
M2 High-Speed Steel
M2 is also a good steel grade choice when extreme toughness and hardness is required. M2 is ideal for use in conditions that aren’t as extreme as those in which M42 is used; for example, the temperature isn’t as high, or the speeds aren’t as fast.
M2 is a brilliant all-rounder high-speed steel, available at fantastic prices. If the higher quality of M42 is unnecessary, then M2 is your best bet steel grade.
Applications of M2 Steel
The applications of M2 are mostly similar to M42; choosing between the two is dependant on the conditions of the application.
- Extrusion Rams
- Extrusion Dies
- Screws
- Twist Drills
- Reamers
- Taps
- Milling Tools
- Saws
- Scrap Shear Blades
Purchasing High-Speed Steel
Sheffield Gauge Plate supplies high-speed steel in various forms, including both round and flat bars, plates, and sheets.
Furthermore, we’re experts in the supply of ground flat stock and can provide all standard lengths and widths, as well as non-standard sizes on request.
High-Speed Steel for your industry
Sheffield Gauge Plate supply HSS for a range of different industries. Over the years, we've worked with prominent companies and have a wealth of experience to offer when looking for a high-speed steel supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where Do You Deliver To?
At Sheffield Gauge Plate, we ship across the whole of the UK and worldwide. If your order is received before noon, we can guarantee same-day-dispatch on UK orders (unless notified otherwise).
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What is High Speed Steel Used For?
High-speed steel is a tool steel primarily used in cutting and manufacturing tools. It is commonly used in power-saw blades and drill bits as it can withstand high temperatures and cuts faster than high carbon steel; hence the name 'high-speed steel'.
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Which High Speed Steel Grades Do You Stock?
At Sheffield Gauge Plate, we stock both M42 and M2 grades of high-speed steel, both in a range of forms and sizes.
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