PM M-4 High Speed Steel Data Sheet

Common Tradenames: CPM® M4, Z M-4 PM, ASP® 2004, PM M-4, S692

PM M-4 is a high-vanadium special purpose high speed steel exhibiting better wear resistance and toughness than M2 and M3 in cold work punches, die inserts and cutting applications involving high speed and light cuts.

Chemical Composition

Carbon 1.40%
Manganese 0.30%
Chromium 4.00%
Molybdenum 5.25%
Vanadium 4.00%
Tungsten 5.50%
Silicon0.55%
Sulfur0.06%

Typical Applications

BroachesMilling Cutters
Gear HobsRolls
Shaper CuttersPunches
Powder Compaction Punches

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