What is 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) (EMo5Co5) Steel?
1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) steel is a cobalt-alloyed high-speed steel with a wide range of applications. The material retains its mechanical properties at high temperatures and possesses high wear resistance and toughness. 1.3243 steel is suitable for PVD and CVD coatings.
What is the Hardness Value of 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) (EMo5Co5) Steel?
The hardness value of 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) steel is between 60-64 HRC.
What are the Mechanical Properties of 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) (EMo5Co5) Steel?
You can find the material properties of 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) in the “Technical Details” tab. All mechanical and material properties of 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) steel are specified within this tab.
Where is 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) (EMo5Co5) Steel Used?
Thanks to its 5% cobalt content, 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) steel is especially preferred over 1.3343 in high-speed cutting operations. The high-speed steel 1.3243 maintains its hardness even at elevated temperatures thanks to the presence of cobalt. It is used in all types of milling cutters requiring high efficiency, drills subjected to high stresses, shearing blades, profile cutting knives, processing high-strength materials, broaches, and extrusion tools.
What is the Price of 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) (EMo5Co5) Material?
The price of 1.3243 (HS6-5-2-5) material varies depending on the product section, dimensions, and surface quality.
Heat Treatment
Temperature |
Cooling |
Hardness |
|
Soft Annealing |
800 – 860 °C |
Furnace |
269 HB |
Stress Relief Annealing |
600 – 650°C |
Furnace |
|
Hardening |
1160 – 1230°C |
oil, pressure gas (N2), air or hot bath 500 – 550°C |
see tempering diagram |
Mechanical Properties
Hardness |
60 – 64 |
HRC |
Physical Properties
Thermal Expansion Coefficient |
9,7 – 12,5 |
1/K * 10-6 |
Thermal Conductivity (20°C) |
27,4 |
W/mK |
Density |
7,85 |
g/cm3 |






