Brian Fasteners supplies High Speed Steel T42 Bars from Houston, USA. T42 offers excellent high-temperature hardness and wear resistance, making it ideal for high-speed cutting. Manufactured through vacuum induction melting and hot-rolling, these bars maintain strict dimensional control and metallurgical consistency. T42 supports the production of drills, milling cutters, and end mills. With customized sizing, quick lead times, and technical advice, Brian Fasteners helps toolmakers achieve durable, heat-resistant cutting performance in industrial settings.
HSS T42 contains about 1.0% carbon, 18% tungsten, 4% chromium, 2% vanadium, and 6% molybdenum. After heat treatment, it achieves tensile strengths of 2,300 to 2,700 MPa, yield strengths of 1,900 to 2,300 MPa, and hardness reaching 67 HRC. Its excellent red hardness performance up to 650 °C and wear resistance make it suitable for extended high-speed tool use.
| Aisi No. | Work No. | C. | Si. | Mn. | Cr. | Mo. | V. | W. | Co. | |
| T-42 | 1.3207 | 1.28 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 4.15 | 3.55 | 3.25 | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Density | 2.79 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 640 °C |
| Proof Stress | 270 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 405 Min MPa |
| Elongation | 12 Min % |
| Bohler | AISI | BS | IS | JIS | DIN |
| S 700 | T42 | BT42 | XT125WCo10 CrMo4V3 | SKH-57 | (1.3207) |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.10 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 73 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121-193 W/m.K |
Yes, T42 Alloy High-Speed Steel Bars can be heat treated. They are typically hardened through heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering to enhance hardness, wear resistance, and performance.
Welding T42 High-Speed Steel Bars is challenging due to their high carbon content and hardness. If welding is required, preheating and post-weld heat treatment are often necessary to prevent cracking and ensure strength.
T42 High-Speed Steel Bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment to prevent rust and corrosion. They should be kept off the ground, ideally on wooden or plastic pallets, and protected from moisture and extreme temperatures.
T42 bars are used in high-performance end mills, drills, taps, and broaches, especially in the aerospace and die-making industries. They provide high-speed, high-temperature cutting capabilities. Their superior wear resistance benefits steel milling and long-life tooling. Brian Fasteners supplies T42 bars for high-performance cutting tool manufacturing, ensuring precision, hardness, and durability in production environments.






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