Product Description
T6 High Speed Tool Steel Rods/ASTM A600 Standard
ASTM T6 High Speed Tool Steel is a tungsten-type high-speed steel defined under the ASTM A600 specification. Compared to T5 tool steel, T6 contains higher amounts of cobalt and tungsten, providing superior hardness and wear resistance at elevated temperatures. This makes ASTM T6 ideal for manufacturing cutting tools that demand excellent heat resistance and durability.
As a leading supplier of AISI T6 tool steel, we are committed to delivering high-quality ASTM T6 HSS products tailored to your precise requirements, ensuring consistent performance and reliability for your high-speed machining applications.
Similar Grade
| ZEICIN Grade |
AISI |
DIN |
JIS |
British |
| T6 / T12006 |
ASTM A600/ T6 / T12006 |
- |
- |
- |
Main Chemical Composition%
| C |
Mn |
P |
S |
Si |
Cr |
Mo |
V |
Co |
W |
| 0.75-0.85 |
0.20-0.40 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.20-0.40 |
4.00-4.75 |
0.40-1.00 |
1.50-2.10 |
11.00-13.00 |
18.50-21.00 |
ASTM T6 High Speed Steel Heat Treatment
Preheating and Quenching
Preheat T6 tool steel to 815°C, then rapidly heat to 1273-1287°C and hold at this temperature for 2 to 5 minutes. After soaking, quench in air, salt bath, or oil to achieve proper hardening.
Annealing
Anneal the steel at 885°C, then slowly cool it in the furnace at a rate of less than 4°C per hour. This process softens the material and relieves internal stresses, improving machinability.
Tempering
Temper the T6 steel at temperatures between 537°C and 593°C, targeting a Rockwell hardness of HRC 65 to 60. Proper tempering ensures an optimal balance between hardness and toughness for high-speed cutting applications.
| Process |
Temperature (°C) |
Details |
| Preheating |
815 |
Preheat steel |
| Hardening |
1273 - 1287 |
Hold 2-5 min, then quench in air, salt bath, or oil |
| Annealing |
885 |
Slow furnace cooling ≤ 4°C/hour |
| Tempering |
537 - 593 |
Target hardness HRC 65 - 60 |
Our Advantages
1. Exceptional Value for Money
High Performance at Competitive Pricing
Our T6 High Speed Tool Steel (ASTM A600 Standard) offers outstanding wear resistance, toughness, and elevated temperature hardness at an affordable price point. It is ideal for manufacturing high-performance cutting tools, punches, and dies, delivering reliable results without the premium cost of cobalt-alloyed or ultra-high-grade steels.
2. Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Precision Production and Heat Treatment
Produced using advanced manufacturing processes, our T6 tool steel rods maintain a uniform microstructure and consistent mechanical properties. Controlled heat treatment ensures optimal hardness of 60-65 HRC after tempering, providing excellent wear resistance and toughness, even in high-stress, high-temperature applications typical of high-speed tooling.
3. Reliable Product Quality
Strict Quality Control and Global Standards
We enforce stringent quality control throughout production to guarantee uniform hardness, fine microstructure, and precise dimensions in every batch. Our T6 High Speed Steel complies fully with the ASTM A600 standard and other international certifications, making it a trusted choice for demanding industries such as automotive, aerospace, and precision tooling.
4. Technical Expertise and Customization
Tailored Solutions for Diverse Applications
Continuously optimizing our manufacturing capabilities, we meet evolving industry requirements while ensuring high performance and durability. We supply T6 tool steel rods in various forms - including round bars, flat bars, and sheets - and offer custom heat treatments and surface finishes to suit specific high-speed and precision tooling needs.
Applications
Applications of T6 High Speed Tool Steel Rods | ASTM A600 Standard
Our T6 High Speed Tool Steel rods (ASTM A600 Standard) are widely used in a variety of high-speed cutting and tooling applications due to their excellent wear resistance, toughness, and high-temperature hardness. These properties make T6 steel ideal for precision tools that require durability and stable performance in demanding machining environments.
Typical Applications of T6 Tool Steel Include:
T6 steel rods are commonly used to manufacture drills, milling cutters, reamers, and other cutting tools that demand high precision and long service life.
Additional Tool Steel Grades We Supply:
In addition to ASTM T6, we also offer a comprehensive range of tool steels, including T1, T2, T4, T5, T15, M2, and M42 grades to meet diverse tooling needs.
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FAQ
Q1: What are the advantages of ASTM T6 High Speed Tool Steel (ASTM A600 Standard) over conventional tool steels?
A: ASTM T6 High Speed Tool Steel offers excellent wear resistance, high hardness, and superior cutting performance at elevated temperatures. Compared to conventional tool steels, T6 provides enhanced durability, toughness, and thermal stability, making it ideal for high-speed tooling applications that require sharpness retention and resistance to heat.
Q2: What sizes and forms do you supply for ASTM T6 High Speed Tool Steel?
A: We supply ASTM T6 tool steel rods in various forms, including round bars, flat bars, sheets, and custom blanks. Sizes can be customized to meet specific customer needs for a wide range of high-speed tooling applications, such as drills, milling cutters, and threading tools.
Q3: Do you offer customized solutions for ASTM T6 High Speed Tool Steel?
A: Yes, we provide customized sizes, heat treatment processes, and surface finishes tailored to optimize performance for particular high-speed cutting and tooling requirements.
Q4: How do you ensure product quality consistency for ASTM T6 High Speed Tool Steel?
A: We maintain strict quality control across the entire production chain-from raw material selection to heat treatment and final inspection. This guarantees consistent mechanical properties, uniform microstructure, and precise dimensional accuracy, ensuring reliable performance in demanding high-speed machining environments.
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