ASP 2030 (PM High Speed Steel)
Powder metallurgy high speed steel by Erasteel (now Zapp). Co-free PM-HSS with excellent combination of wear resistance and toughness. C 1.28%, Cr 4.2%, Mo 5.0%, W 6.4%, V 3.1%. Hardness 64–67 HRC. Superior carbide distribution vs conventional HSS. Applications: end mills, drills, taps, broaches, cold forging punches, fine blanking tools. Alternative to M42 and S390.
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