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BS4659 BM35 High Speed Steel

BS4659 BM35 high speed steel stockholders and suppliers, delivering to the whole of the UK. M35 is supplied in round bar. The addition of cobalt to this high speed steel grade helps increase hot hardness. BM35 offers excellent cutting performance when hardened.

Material is held on stock and can be delivered throughout the UK. All orders are supplied in accordance with our ISO 9001 accreditation.

Related Specifications

ASTM A681 DIN 17350 BS EN ISO 4957

Alternative BS4659 tool steel grades we supply

BO1 | BD2 | BD3 | BO2 | BA2 | BS1 | BH13 | BP20 | BP30| BM2 | BM42

Form of Supply

BM35 is available in round round bar. Diameters can be sawn as one offs or multiple cut pieces. Ground BM35 high speed steel bar can be supplied precision ground bar to tight tolerances.

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Forging

Pre heat the BM35 slowly and uniformly to 450-500°C and equalise. Increase more quickly to the forging temperature of 950-1100°C. Do not allow the temperature to drop below 950°C when forging, if this occurs re heating will be necessary. After forging cool the steel very slowly.

Carbon 0.85-0.95% Chromium 3.75-4.50%
Silicon 0.40% max Vanadium 1.75-2.15%
Manganese 0.40% max Tungsten 6.00-6.75%
Cobalt 4.60-5.20% Molybdenum 4.75-5.25%

BM35 is supplied in the annealed and machinable condition and re annealing will only be necessary if the steel has been hot worked, forged, or hardened. To anneal heat the  steel to 870-900°C at a rate of no more than 220°C per hour. Hold at temperature for one hour per 25mm of thickness, with two hours being minimum. Cool slowly in the furnace.

Heat the steel to 600-700°C and soak well. Cool slowly in the furnace. The BM35 tools can be finish machined before heat treatment.

Pre heat thoroughly in two steps to 450-500°C, then to 840-870°C. The exact hardening temperature for BM35 will depend on the type of work being treated, but in general the steel should be hardened from the range of 1215-1235°C. Quench in oil, air or salt bath at 500-560°C followedd by cooling in air.

Temper the BM35 immediately after quenching at a temperature of  between 530-550°C. Triple tempering is recommended with a minimum of two hours per cycle at temperature. The steel should be cooled in still air to room temperature between tempering.

Heat treatment temperatures, including rate of heating, cooling and soaking times will vary due to factors such as the shape and size of each BM35 steel component. Other considerations during the heat treatment process include the type of furnace, quenching medium and work piece transfer facilities. Please consult your heat treatment provider for full guidance on heat treatment of BS4659 high speed steels.

Select the correct grade of wheel in consultation with the grinding wheel manufacturer. Ensure the grinding wheel is in good condition by means of a suitable dressing tool. Wet grinding is a preferable option using a copious supply of coolant. If dry grinding is resorted to then use a very soft wheel.

BS4659 BM35 high speed steel is supplied in accordance with our ISO 9001:2015 registration.

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