3343High-Speed Steel
SIRAPID 3343, with its enhanced wear resistance and high-temperature stability, is ideal for manufacturing high-performance cutting tools, such as knives, taps, and spiral drills. Its robust toughness and deep hardening response make it particularly suitable for demanding applications in broaching tools, milling cutters, and various woodworking and cold work tools.
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Product advantages
SIRAPID 3343 is a higher carbon version of M1 tool steel (Molybdenum High-Speed Tool Steel), offering improved wear resistance compared to M1. It has very high resistance to softening at elevated temperatures, exceptional wear resistance, good toughness, and cutting capability. Additionally, it exhibits a deep hardening response.
Manufacture
SIRAPID 3343 is made by SIJ Metal Ravne.
Standards & certificates
Material number
1.3343
Ravne
BRM2
DIN
S6-5-2
EN
HS6-5-2
AISI/SAE
M2
Properties
Chemical composition
In weight %
Product forms
Continuous Cooling Transformation (CCT)
Tempering
Hardening
Heat up to 450 - 600°C, then preheat to 850°C, and to 1050°C. Harden from a temperature of 1180 - 1230°C followed by oil, air quenching or warm bath 550°C. Hardness after quenching is min. 64 HRC.
Forging
Hot forming temperature: 1120 - 926°C.
Disclaimer
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