Spherical Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Powder

Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Spherical Powder Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Spherical Powder Synonyms -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Spherical Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Powder characteristics -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Spherical Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Powder Particle Size -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: -:- -:- 0-15μm ,5-25μm, 15-45μm, 15-53μm,20-63um, 45-75μm, 45-105μm, 45-150μm ,75-150μm. (Various granularities can be customized according to customer requirements) -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

Spherical Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Powder Applicable processes -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Laser/electron beam additive manufacturing (SLM/EBM, 3D printing) Direct laser deposition (DLD) Used in thermal spray (TSA) Powder hot isostatic pressing (HIP) Metal injection molding (MIM) Powder metallurgy (PM) Laser cladding (LC), etc. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Spherical Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Powder Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: # **Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel** ## **High-Molybdenum, Tungsten-Free HSS for Balanced Performance and Cost Efficiency** Latrobe TNW™ M10 is a premium, tungsten-free, molybdenum-based high-speed steel engineered to deliver excellent cutting performance at a competitive cost. As an ASTM M10 grade, it represents a specialized class of high-speed steels that achieve their properties primarily through molybdenum alloying, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring a favorable balance of wear resistance, toughness, and manufacturability while optimizing material costs. This grade is specifically designed for tools that demand consistent performance in varied machining conditions. --- ### **Key Features & Benefits** - **Tungsten-Free Composition**: Utilizes molybdenum as the primary alloying element, providing cost advantages while maintaining excellent cutting performance - **Excellent Toughness**: Optimized carbon and vanadium balance delivers superior impact resistance for interrupted cutting and demanding applications - **Good Wear Resistance**: Adequate vanadium content ensures respectable abrasion resistance for general to severe machining conditions - **Superior Grindability**: Compared to tungsten-containing grades, offers improved grindability and easier tool fabrication - **Cost-Effective Performance**: Delivers HSS performance at a competitive price point, optimizing tooling budgets - **Consistent Heat Treatment Response**: Predictable hardening characteristics with minimal distortion concerns --- ### **Chemical Composition (Typical %, ASTM A600 M10)** | Element | Carbon (C) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Chromium (Cr) | Vanadium (V) | Tungsten (W) | Other | |---------|------------|-----------------|---------------|--------------|--------------|-------| | **Content** | 0.84 - 0.92 | 7.75 - 8.50 | 3.75 - 4.50 | 1.80 - 2.20 | ≤ 1.00 | Si: 0.20-0.45
Mn: 0.15-0.40 | *Note: The "TNW" designation emphasizes the tungsten-free ("Tungsten-Free") nature of this grade. Trace elements are controlled to optimize processing and performance characteristics.* --- ### **Physical & Mechanical Properties** | Property | Value / Description | |----------|---------------------| | **Density** | 7.87 g/cm³ (lower than tungsten-containing grades) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 25-29 W/m·K at 20°C (slightly higher than tungsten HSS) | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 0.47 kJ/kg·K at 20°C | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 11.2 × 10⁻⁶/K (20-400°C) | | **Hardness (Annealed)** | 210-235 HB | | **Hardness (Heat Treated)** | **63-65 HRC** (typical working range) | | **Transverse Rupture Strength** | 4,000-4,600 MPa (at 64 HRC) | | **Compressive Strength** | 3,800-4,300 MPa (at 64 HRC) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 205-215 GPa | | **Impact Toughness** | Very Good – among the best in HSS grades | --- ### **Heat Treatment Guidelines** #### **Annealing** - **Temperature**: 830-860°C (1525-1580°F) - **Method**: Slow furnace cool at ≤22°C (40°F) per hour to 600°C (1110°F), then air cool - **Resultant Hardness**: 210-235 HB - **Special Note**: Lower annealing temperature than tungsten grades due to molybdenum dominance #### **Stress Relieving** - **Temperature**: 640-670°C (1185-1240°F) - **Hold Time**: 1-2 hours per inch of thickness - **Cooling**: Air cool to room temperature #### **Hardening** 1. **Preheating**: 790-820°C (1455-1510°F) – thorough equalization recommended 2. **Second Preheat**: 950-980°C (1740-1795°F) – beneficial for complex sections 3. **Austenitizing**: **1180-1205°C (2155-2200°F)** – precise control recommended 4. **Quenching**: Oil quenching standard; air cooling suitable for thin sections 5. **Immediate Handling**: Cool to 50-65°C (120-150°F) before tempering #### **Tempering** - **Temperature Range**: 540-580°C (1005-1075°F) - **Cycles**: **Double tempering required**; triple tempering for optimum toughness - **Duration**: Minimum 2 hours per cycle, air cool between cycles - **Target Hardness**: 63-65 HRC typically achieved at 540-560°C (1005-1040°F) - **Special Characteristic**: Wider hardening temperature range than tungsten grades --- ### **International Standards & Equivalent Grades** | Standard | Grade Designation | Notes | |----------|-------------------|-------| | **ASTM** | A600 M10 | Primary specification (UNS T11310) | | **ISO** | HS7-4-2 | ISO 4957 designation | | **DIN** | 1.3207 / S 7-4-2 | German standard | | **JIS** | SKH57 (Modified) | Japanese approximation | | **AFNOR** | HS7-4-2 | French association standard | | **GB** | W7Mo4Cr4V2 | Chinese equivalent | | **UNS** | T11310 | Unified Numbering System | | **Proprietary** | TNW™ | Latrobe Special Steel designation | --- ### **Typical Applications** #### **General Purpose & Production Cutting Tools** - **Drills**: Twist drills, core drills, and step drills for general machining applications - **End Mills**: General purpose end mills requiring good toughness for varied conditions - **Taps & Dies**: Threading tools for production environments where breakage resistance is critical - **Reamers**: Precision finishing tools for hole sizing operations - **Gear Cutters**: Hobs and shaper cutters for moderate production volumes - **Form Tools & Cutters**: Shaped tools for lathes and screw machines #### **Specialized Applications Leveraging Toughness** - **Interrupted Cutting Tools**: Tools for milling keyways, slots, and uneven surfaces - **Broaches**: Both internal and surface broaches requiring good tensile strength - **Saw Blades**: Band saw and hole saw blades for general metal cutting - **Punches & Shear Blades**: Tools subject to impact loading in cutting operations #### **Industry-Specific Uses** - **Automotive Component Manufacturing**: Tools for machining cast iron, mild steels, and aluminum alloys - **General Machining Workshops**: Versatile tools for job shops and repair facilities - **Maintenance & Repair Operations**: Tools for field service and maintenance applications - **Educational & Training Facilities**: Cost-effective tooling for technical training programs --- ### **Machining & Fabrication Notes** #### **Machinability (Annealed Condition)** - **Rating**: 45-55% of B1112 free-machining steel - **Recommended Tools**: HSS or carbide tools both suitable - **Cutting Speeds**: 12-18 m/min (40-60 SFM) for turning operations - **Feed Rates**: Moderate to heavy feeds possible due to good toughness - **Coolant**: Standard soluble oils or synthetic coolants adequate - **Advantage**: Better machinability than many tungsten-containing HSS grades #### **Grindability** - **Relative Rating**: 60-70 (vs. 100 for annealed O1 tool steel) - **Abrasive Recommendations**: Standard aluminum oxide wheels effective - **Wheel Maintenance**: Normal dressing intervals sufficient - **Coolant**: Standard grinding coolant adequate - **Significant Advantage**: Superior grindability compared to M2 and M7 grades #### **EDM Machining** - Well-suited for both wire and sinker EDM operations - Standard EDM parameters apply - Stress relief after roughing operations recommended - Good surface finish achievable with standard settings --- ### **Quality Assurance & Metallurgical Standards** #### **Microstructural Requirements** - **Carbide Distribution**: Uniform distribution of fine M₂C and MC type carbides - **Carbide Characteristics**: Generally finer carbide structure than tungsten grades - **Grain Size**: ASTM 8 or finer - **Decarburization**: ≤0.13 mm per side on finished products - **Non-Metallic Inclusions**: ASTM E45 Method A, ≤2.0 total rating #### **Testing & Certification** - Full chemical analysis verification - Hardness testing at multiple production stages - Microstructural evaluation available upon request - Standard material test reports with shipments - Special testing for tungsten content verification available --- ### **Available Product Forms** | Form | Standard Sizes | Condition | Surface Finish | |------|---------------|-----------|---------------| | **Round Bars** | 3mm - 300mm diameter | Annealed | Black, Peeled, Ground | | **Flat Bars** | 6-200mm thickness | Annealed | Mill, Ground | | **Squares** | 6-150mm | Annealed | As-rolled, Ground | | **Forged Blanks** | Custom dimensions | Annealed | As-forged, Rough machined | | **Wire** | 1-12mm diameter | Annealed, Hardened | Bright, Polished | | **Sheets & Plates** | 1-50mm thickness | Annealed | Ground, Polished | --- ### **Technical Comparison** | Property | TNW™ M10 | Standard M2 | M7 | M35 (5% Co) | |----------|-----------|-------------|----|-------------| | **Wear Resistance** | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | | **Toughness** | **Excellent** | Good | Very Good | Good | | **Hot Hardness** | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | | **Grindability** | **Very Good** | Good | Good | Very Good | | **Cost Efficiency** | **Excellent** | Good | Fair | Fair | | **Primary Application** | Toughness-focused | Balanced | Wear-focused | Hot hardness | --- ### **Economic Advantages** 1. **Material Cost**: Typically 15-25% lower cost than equivalent tungsten-containing grades 2. **Fabrication Cost**: Reduced grinding time and lower abrasive consumption 3. **Tool Life Cost**: Competitive tool life in appropriate applications 4. **Inventory Value**: Lower inventory carrying costs 5. **Overall Value**: Excellent performance-to-cost ratio for many applications --- ### **Storage & Handling** 1. **Storage Conditions**: Standard warehouse conditions acceptable 2. **Corrosion Protection**: Standard rust preventive adequate 3. **Handling**: Normal material handling procedures apply 4. **Identification**: Clearly marked with grade and heat number 5. **Shelf Life**: Standard industrial storage life with basic protection --- ### **Technical Support** Latrobe provides technical support for TNW™ M10 applications: - **Application Recommendations**: Guidance on optimal use cases - **Fabrication Advice**: Tips for machining and grinding - **Heat Treatment Support**: Standard heat treatment protocols - **Grade Selection Assistance**: Help determining when M10 is the optimal choice --- **Select Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel** when your applications require excellent toughness, good wear resistance, and cost-effective performance. This tungsten-free grade provides substantial economic advantages without compromising essential cutting tool performance. TNW™ M10 is particularly suitable for tools subject to interrupted cuts, impact loading, or where tool breakage is a primary concern. Its superior grindability reduces fabrication time and costs, while its consistent performance makes it an excellent choice for production environments where reliability and cost control are both priorities. When balanced performance and economic efficiency are required, TNW™ M10 delivers exceptional value in the high-speed steel family. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <7154 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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Packing of Latrobe TNW™ ASTM M10 High Speed Steel Spherical Powder -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Standard Packing: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and Steel Spherical Powder drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 3625 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request. E FORUs’ is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition