M-2 high speed tool steel is an 8%
molybdenum wire that produces hard as
welded deposits which retain maximum
hardness up to operating temperatures of
1100°F. M-2 has a high toughness
characteristic which provides an answer to
facing fine edges that must be ground with
sharp angles, where danger of edge
crumbling or chipping is encountered.

Typical Applications
• High speed wear applications such as
blanking dies and shearing blades

Alloy Type
Typical Molybdenum High Speed

Hardness as welded
Rockwell C 59-63

Heat Treatment
M-2 Procedure

Available Diameters
SMAW – 3/32″, 1/8″, 5/32″ & 3/16″
GTAW – .030″, .035″, .045″, 1/16″ & 1/8″