Nestled in the industrial heart of Manama, Junaid Metals has built a reputation as a trusted source for robust and reliable materials. We are proud to be your local partner for High Speed Steel T1 Bars, providing a critical resource for Bahrain’s thriving manufacturing and engineering sectors. Our commitment lies in supplying materials that withstand the most demanding conditions, ensuring your tools and components are built for exceptional performance and longevity right from the start.
The strength of these T1 bars comes from their specialized composition, a careful blend of tungsten, chromium, and vanadium. This unique formula gives the steel its remarkable ability to retain a sharp cutting edge even when subjected to the high temperatures generated during intense machining operations. The result is a material with superior hardness and excellent wear resistance, meaning tools made from it don’t just perform well initially but continue to deliver precision cut after cut.
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| T1 | 0.62 | 0.80 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 3.75 | 4.50 | 0.90 | 1.30 | … | … | 17.25 | 18.75 | … | … |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| HS18-0-1/1.3355 | 0.73 | 0.85 | … | … | … | … | … | 0.65 | 3.60 | 4.50 | 1.00 | 1.20 | … | … | 17.20 | 18.70 | … | … |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | Mo | W | Co | ||||||||
| SKH2 | 0.73 | 0.83 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 1.00 | 1.20 | … | … | 17.20 | 18.70 | … | … |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Density | 8.67 g/cm3 | 0.313 lb/in3 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 63.0 – 65.0 | 63.0 – 65.0 |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30457 ksi |
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | T1 | HS18-0-1/1.3355 | SKH2 |
| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Thermal expansion | 9.7 x 10-6/ºC | 20-200 more | – |
| Thermal conductivity | 19.9 x W/m-K | 100 more | – |
Yes, High-Speed Steel T1 bars can be welded, but it requires specialized techniques like preheating and post-weld heat treatment to prevent cracking and maintain their hardness and strength properties.
High-Speed Steel T1 bars resist corrosion due to the presence of chromium, which forms a protective oxide layer on the surface. This enhances their resistance to moisture and chemical wear, prolonging tool life.
High-Speed Steel T1 bars should be stored in a dry, cool environment, protected from moisture and corrosive elements. They should be kept off the ground, ideally on shelves or in sealed containers.
Because of their outstanding durability and heat resistance, these bars are ideally suited for creating a wide range of high-performance cutting tools. You’ll find them expertly crafted into milling cutters, drill bits, lathe tools, and gear shaper cutters, often used on tough materials like steel and cast iron. Beyond cutting, their reliability makes them a perfect choice for critical components in machinery, such as punches, dies, and blades, where failure is not an option and consistent performance is paramount.






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