M35 Overview M35 is a cobalt-alloyed high-speed steel, providing higher hot hardness and cutting performance than conventional M2, particularly in demanding cutting applications. Chemical Composition C Cr W Mo V Co 0.90 4.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 Heat Treatment Multi-stage preheating.Austenitizing approximately 1180–1230°C.Controlled quenching.Multiple tempering cycles around 540–570°C. Mechanical Properties Typical hardened hardness: 63–66 HRCHigher hot hardness than M2Excellent wear resistanceGood cutting-edge retention Equivalent Grades AISI: M35DIN: 1.3243DIN: HS6-5-2-5JIS: SKH55 Applications DrillsTapsMilling cuttersReamersBroachesHobsCutting tools for difficult-to-machine materials Available Forms Round barsFlatsSquares