HSS PM 30 - AT A GLANCE
What kind of steel is the HSS PM 30?
The high speed steel 1.3294, also known as HSS PM 30, is a powder metallurgical high-speed steel that can be used for cold work and cutting tools. It is characterised by high wear resistance, excellent cutting edge retention, high compressive strength and thermal resistance. The cobalt addition of approx. 8.5% has a positive effect on high-temperature strength and hardness, tempering resistance and the modulus of elasticity. However, the cobalt addition slightly reduces toughness and depth of hardening.
Properties
As a powder metallurgically produced high speed steel the HSS PM 30 combines an excepional hardness, wear resistance and toughness. Due to these properties, it can be used in a wide range of industries. Its fine-grained and homogeneous structure make it an excellent choice when high performance, long tool life, precision and reliability are required
- High-performance high-speed steel
- Powder-metallurgical production
- High wear resistance
- Excellent cutting edge retention
- High-temperature strength (red hardness) due to the addition of approx. 8.5% cobalt
- Good tempering resistance
- Fine, homogeneous microstructure
Applications
With its high hardness, toughness and temperatur resistance the HSS PM 30 can be used over many industries and in many applications. With a finely grained and homogeneous microstructure this steel grade has better mechanical properties, performance and service life.
- Machining tools
- Milling cutters
- Thread cutting tools for materials that are difficult to machine
- Fine-blanking tools
- Drills
- Broaches
- Forming tools
- Blanking tools
- Deep drawing tools
- Die sets
