Aiman Metals, which is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is an established manufacturer and distributor of high-quality metallic products that cater to industrial use. With a long history of reliability, innovation, and excellence, the company provides solutions that satisfy the most demanding demands of industries around the world. One of its specialized products, High-Speed Steel (HSS) T1 Bars, is greatly prized for its high hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance. Renowned for their reliable performance even at high temperatures, such bars are best for heavy-duty tooling and machining. Aiman Metals ensures that its T1 bars enjoy long endurance, efficiency, and accuracy in harsh industrial conditions.
High-Speed Steel T1 Bars are tungsten alloys, consisting of around 18–20% Tungsten, 4–5% Chromium, 1.5–2.0% Vanadium, 0.5–1.0% Molybdenum, and 0.7–1.0% Carbon, with Iron making up the rest. This specific combination offers superior hardness and red-hardness for cutting tools used in precision cutting. Mechanically, T1 Bars offer a Rockwell hardness ranging from 63–65 HRC, high wear resistance, and excellent thermal stability under harsh machining conditions. Their toughness enables tools to maintain sharp cutting edges while resisting deformation at high operating temperatures. These characteristics make T1 Bars a popular option for applications needing uniform accuracy, durability, and long service life in harsh environment
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| T1 | 0.62 | 0.80 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 3.75 | 4.50 | 0.90 | 1.30 | … | … | 17.25 | 18.75 | … | … |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| HS18-0-1/1.3355 | 0.73 | 0.85 | … | … | … | … | … | 0.65 | 3.60 | 4.50 | 1.00 | 1.20 | … | … | 17.20 | 18.70 | … | … |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| SKH2 | 0.73 | 0.83 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 1.00 | 1.20 | … | … | 17.20 | 18.70 | … | … |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Density | 8.67 g/cm3 | 0.313 lb/in3 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 63.0 – 65.0 | 63.0 – 65.0 |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30457 ksi |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | T1 | HS18-0-1/1.3355 | SKH2 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 9.7 x 10-6/ºC | 20-200 more | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 19.9 x W/m-K | 100 more | – |
Yes, High-Speed Steel T1 bars can be welded, but it requires specialized techniques like preheating and post-weld heat treatment to prevent cracking and maintain their hardness and strength properties.
High-Speed Steel T1 bars resist corrosion due to the presence of chromium, which forms a protective oxide layer on the surface. This enhances their resistance to moisture and chemical wear, prolonging tool life.
High-Speed Steel (HSS) T1 Bars are widely used in industries that require exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and heat resistance. They are widely used in the production of cutting tools like drill bits, milling cutters, taps, and reamers because they can maintain sharp edges even at high temperatures. T1 Bars are also used to produce punch, dies, and knives for industrial machine parts which must have withstanding strength under heavy load. Due to their versatility, T1 Bars find good applications in high-speed machining activities, automotive products, aerospace components, among others. They are further respected in metalworking and woodworking for precision and uniformity of performance.
Aiman Metals is a renowned manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Stainless Steel 303 Round Bars and Rods. Our unwavering commitment to excellence distinguishes us in the industry. We offer a comprehensive range of products tailored to meet diverse requirements in terms of shapes, sizes, dimensions and specifications. Stainless Steel 303 Round Bars and Rods are widely used in industrial and machining applications. Thanks to their superior machinability, excellent corrosion resistance and high strength. Manufactured with precision using top-grade materials, these products are designed to withstand the demands of various applications, ensuring durability, reliability and optimal performance across multiple sectors.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Aiman Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Kuala lumpur, Malaysia
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