Product Description
- YXM1 is a model manufactured by Hitachi (now Property, Ltd.).
- YXM1 possesses the characteristics of high carbon (C) and high speed steel (W), providing excellent hardness, wear resistance, and heat resistance.
- It has excellent cutting performance and is suitable for high-speed cutting and cutting of metal materials such as steel, cast iron, and stainless steel.
- It has good thermal stability and can maintain hardness and cutting performance at high temperatures, making it suitable for high-temperature machining environments.
Detailed introduction
| YXM1 main ingredients | percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.80-0.90% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.20-0.45% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.20-0.45% |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.030% |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 3.75-4.50% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 4.50-5.50% |
| Cobalt (Co) | 5% |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 0.60% |
| Vanadium (V) | ≤ 0.30% |
| Titanium (Ti) | ≤ 0.20% |
Country Numbers
- Japan:
JIS G 4403 SKH51 - USA:
ASTM A600 M2 - China:
GB/T 9943 W6Mo5Cr4V2 - Europe:
EN ISO 4957 HS6-5-2 - Germany:
DIN EN ISO 4957 HS6-5-2
Main application scope
- Cutting tool manufacturing: YXM1 is commonly used in the manufacture of various high-speed cutting tools, such as drills, end mills, and cutting tools. Its excellent hardness and wear resistance enable it to meet the demands of high-speed cutting and provide good machinability.
- Mold manufacturing: Due to its good thermal stability and high-temperature hardness, YXM1 is often used in the manufacture of molds, especially high-speed molds and high-temperature molds, such as hot press molds and injection molds.
- Cold working tool manufacturing: SKH51 is also widely used in the manufacture of cold working tools, such as cooling molds and cutting molds, to meet the needs of cold working and has excellent cutting performance and wear resistance.
- Special tool manufacturing: In addition to the above application areas, YXM1 is also often used to manufacture special tools, such as pipe cutting tools and drilling tools, to meet special processing needs.
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