Kanish Metals is a reputable producer and distributor of High Speed Steel T15 Bars in Dubai, UAE, providing high-quality tool steel solutions for the most severe cutting and machining applications. T15 is a cobalt-containing tungsten-based high speed steel that is renowned for its exceptional red hardness, abrasion resistance, and edge retention at high temperatures. Kanish Metals provides precision-fabricated T15 bars of different sizes and specifications to international quality standards. Kanish Metals caters to industries like aerospace, automotive, die and mold, and heavy engineering with quality, customization, and on-time delivery throughout the UAE and international markets.
T15 High Speed Steel contains approximately 1.6% carbon, 12% tungsten, 5% cobalt, 4% chromium, and 1% vanadium. Its high cobalt and tungsten content achieves superior hot hardness and wear resistance, enabling T15 to retain cutting ability above 650°C temperatures. T15 attains hardness of 66–68 HRC after heat treatment and possesses superior strength and toughness, particularly in machining hard materials and high-speed cutting operations. It also has the ability to work effectively in dry cutting conditions where thermal endurance and stability of the edge are needed.
| ASTM A600 | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| T15 | 1.50~1.60 | 0.15~0.40 | 0.15~0.40 | 3.75~5.00 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.50~5.25 | 11.75~13.0 | 4.75~5.25 |
| DIN W-Nr | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| 1.3202 | 1.30~1.45 | ≤0.45 | ≤0.40 | 3.80~4.50 | 0.70~1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 3.50~4.00 | 11.50~12.50 | 4.50~5.00 |
| GB/T | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| W12Cr4V5Co5 | 1.50~1.60 | 0.15~0.40 | 0.15~0.40 | 3.75~5.00 | <1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.50~5.25 | 11.75~13.00 | 4.75~5.25 |
| BS | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| BT15 | 1.40~1.60 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.40 | 4.25~5.00 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.75~5.25 | 12.0~13.0 | 4.50~5.50 |
| JIS | C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | P | S | V | W | Co |
| SKH10 | 1.45~1.60 | ≤0.45 | ≤0.40 | 3.80~4.50 | – | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | 4.20~5.20 | 11.50~13.50 | 4.20~5.20 |
| Density | 0.296 lb/in3 (8193 kg/m3) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 30 x 106 psi (207 GPa) |
| Machinability | 40-45% of a 1% carbon steel |
| Specific Gravity | 8.19 |
| AISI/ASTM | Werkstoff | EN/DIN | BS | JIS/KS |
| T15 | 1.3202 | S12-1-4-5 | BT15 | SKH10 |
| Annealing | Preheat | Austenitizing | Quench | Tempering |
| Temp °F | Temp °F | Temp °F | Medium | Temp °F |
| 1550/1600 | 1500/1550 | 2200/2250 | Salt/Oil/Atm | 1025/1050 |
High-Speed Steel T15 bars are sized by their diameter and length, typically ranging from small diameters for precision tools to larger sizes for heavy-duty applications, tailored to customer specifications.
Yes, High-Speed Steel T15 bars are recyclable. They can be melted down and repurposed into new products, making them an environmentally friendly option for sustainable manufacturing and reducing material waste.
High-speed Steel T15 bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment, away from moisture and extreme temperatures. They should be kept on racks or pallets to prevent rust and damage.
High Speed Steel T15 Bars find applications in those operations where extreme hardness, thermal resistance, and extended tool life are needed. The common applications are precision cutting tools like broaches, end mills, reamers, taps, form tools, and saw blades. T15 is especially applicable in machining hard and abrasive materials like stainless steel, titanium, and superalloys. It finds application in cold working applications for high-performance dies and punches as well. T15 bars provide stable performance at heavy loads and high speeds, making them perfectly suitable for high-production manufacturing applications where reliability and durability are paramount.






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