Dhruv Metals is the leading manufacturer and supplier of top-quality metal products. High Speed Steel T15 Bars is a type of steel known for its excellent hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. Due to these qualities, it has been used widely in precision tooling applications. Being a tungsten-molybdenum-based composition, T15 has superior performance at high temperatures. It is mostly used in cutting tools, drills, and other industrial machinery. Dhruv Metals produces high-performance products that can handle rigorous industrial norms and will offer to the customer lasting and reliable answers for their own industries in applications like aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing.
High Speed Steel T15 Bars are the best alloy material in cutting tools and industrial usage. The alloy has a 12% tungsten (W), 4% chromium (Cr), 1.8% vanadium (V), 0.5% molybdenum (Mo), and 0.8% carbon (C) contents in composition with trace content of manganese (Mn) and silicon (Si). It possesses T15 steel with good hardness, exceptional resistance to wear, and heat resistance. Mechanical properties include hardness ranging from 62 to 66 HRC, tensile strength up to 2800 MPa, and high resistance to thermal fatigue. T15 is highly suited for demanding applications like machining high-speed operations.
| ASTM A600 | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| T15 | 1.50~1.60 | 0.15~0.40 | 0.15~0.40 | 3.75~5.00 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.50~5.25 | 11.75~13.0 | 4.75~5.25 |
| DIN W-Nr | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| 1.3202 | 1.30~1.45 | ≤0.45 | ≤0.40 | 3.80~4.50 | 0.70~1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 3.50~4.00 | 11.50~12.50 | 4.50~5.00 |
| GB/T | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| W12Cr4V5Co5 | 1.50~1.60 | 0.15~0.40 | 0.15~0.40 | 3.75~5.00 | <1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.50~5.25 | 11.75~13.00 | 4.75~5.25 |
| BS | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| BT15 | 1.40~1.60 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.40 | 4.25~5.00 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.75~5.25 | 12.0~13.0 | 4.50~5.50 |
| JIS | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| SKH10 | 1.45~1.60 | ≤0.45 | ≤0.40 | 3.80~4.50 | – | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.20~5.20 | 11.50~13.50 | 4.20~5.20 |
| Density | 0.296 lb/in3 (8193 kg/m3) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 30 x 106 psi (207 GPa) |
| Machinability | 40-45% of a 1% carbon steel |
| Specific Gravity | 8.19 |
| AISI/ASTM | Werkstoff | EN/DIN | BS | JIS/KS |
| T15 | 1.3202 | S12-1-4-5 | BT15 | SKH10 |
| Annealing | Preheat | Austenitizing | Quench | Tempering |
| Temp °F | Temp °F | Temp °F | Medium | Temp °F |
| 1550/1600 | 1500/1550 | 2200/2250 | Salt/Oil/Atm | 1025/1050 |
High-Speed Steel T15 bars are sized by their diameter and length, typically ranging from small diameters for precision tools to larger sizes for heavy-duty applications, tailored to customer specifications.
Yes, High-Speed Steel T15 bars are recyclable. They can be melted down and repurposed into new products, making them an environmentally friendly option for sustainable manufacturing and reducing material waste.
High-speed Steel T15 bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment, away from moisture and extreme temperatures. They should be kept on racks or pallets to prevent rust and damage.
T15 high-speed steel bars have applications in mass-producing industries to offer tools, as they should resist high temperature and wear operations. Their good hardness and the sharpness enable their use to produce cutting tools such as drillings, tappings, reamers, and milling cutters, in special high speed operations. T15 is also employed in the manufacture of saw blades, broaches and tooling for cold work, because it holds its hardness and toughness even at extreme application conditions. Its excellent wear and heat resistances qualify it for applications in aerospace, automotive, and other metalworking industries where durability and efficiency are key.






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