Neith Metals, located in Cairo, Egypt, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of premium metals, particularly known for its High-Speed Steel (HSS) T42 Bars. With a strong reputation for precision, reliability, and excellence, Neith Metals serves a variety of industries that need high-quality cutting tools and industrial components. The company skillfully blends advanced manufacturing methods with strict quality control to produce T42 bars that align with international standards. By prioritizing durability, performance, and customer satisfaction, Neith Metals has become a trusted ally for businesses in search of high-performance steel solutions, both in Egypt and around the world.
High-Speed Steel T42 Bars are crafted from a tungsten-molybdenum alloy, featuring about 18% tungsten, 4% chromium, 1.5% vanadium, and 0.7% carbon, along with trace amounts of cobalt to boost hardness. This unique blend offers remarkable wear resistance, red-hardness, and toughness, making it perfect for high-speed cutting tasks. T42 bars boast a tensile strength of approximately 2800–3000 MPa and a hardness rating of 63–65 HRC after proper heat treatment. These impressive mechanical properties ensure outstanding performance even at elevated temperatures, making T42 bars ideal for precision tooling and heavy-duty cutting jobs.
| 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.
High-Speed Steel T42 Bars find extensive use in creating cutting tools like drills, reamers, taps, milling cutters, and lathe tools. Their superior wear resistance, toughness, and ability to maintain hardness at high temperatures make them perfect for high-speed machining of metals such as steel, stainless steel, and cast iron. T42 bars are particularly favored in sectors like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where precision and durability are essential. Moreover, they are utilized in tool-making for specialized cutting tasks, providing a long service life, consistent performance, and reliability in challenging industrial settings.






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