Chung Metal provides T15 high speed steel bars, a tool steel with high alloy for demanding cutting applications. T15 presents better wear resistance and cutting performance in challenging conditions. Our certified and heat-treated T15 bars guarantee to provide expected hardness and toughness. Tooling firms rely on these for long-life cutter production.
HSS T15 will usually contain high tungsten and vanadium content (e.g. ~15% tungsten, with other alloying), carbon ~0.95–1.05%, chromium, and trace molybdenum. It is intended to resist abrasive wear considerably. T15 can be heat treated to ~64–66 HRC or higher, with good wear resistance and acceptable toughness for a high-speed steel. Its hot hardness is better than most conventional HSS grades.
| 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.
Applied to cutting tools used in abrasive or hard machining operations like milling, broaching, and gear cutting in hard materials. Also applied to heavy-duty drills, reamers, and tool bits where wear limits the application. T15 is selected when tooling needs to stay sharp under heavy load and abrasion, particularly in high-volume machining of hard or abrasive work materials.






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