Purohit Steel is a leading High Speed Steel Stockist and Exporter in India, supplying the molybdenum-tungsten HSS grades used for cutting tools and tooling that must retain hardness at elevated temperatures — M2, M35 (cobalt-added) and M42 (high-cobalt) — for drills, taps, reamers, milling cutters and high-performance cutting tools.
As an ISO-certified company established in 1965, we maintain ready stock of High Speed Steel in round bar, flat bar and block form, backed by in-house bandsaw cutting, machining, grinding and EDM support for fast turnaround across India and export markets.
Table of Contents
- 1. What is High Speed Steel
- 2. Why Purohit Steel for High Speed Steel
- 3. Grades in This Category
- 4. Applications & Uses
- 5. Industries We Serve
- 6. Related Categories
- 7. Authorized Stockist Brands
- 8. Cities We Supply
- 9. Our Services
- 10. Frequently Asked Questions
- 11. About Purohit Steel
- Our Certifications
- Countries We Export Worldwide
- Export Packaging & Shipping
- Quality Inspection & Testing
- Latest Price List
- MOQ & Payment Terms
- People Also Search For
What is High Speed Steel?
High Speed Steel (HSS) is a family of highly alloyed tool steels designed to retain hardness, strength and cutting performance at the elevated temperatures generated during high-speed machining. Alloying elements such as tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, vanadium and, in the higher grades, cobalt give HSS its characteristic red hardness — the ability to hold a cutting edge even as friction heats the tool tip.
HSS is stocked in the annealed (soft) condition, typically around 230-260 HB, for ease of machining, and is then hardened and tempered to a working hardness of roughly 63-70 HRC depending on grade, once the tool geometry has been finished. The category is built around wear resistance, toughness and heat resistance — properties essential for drills, taps, reamers, milling cutters and other cutting tools that must hold an edge through repeated, high-speed contact with the workpiece.
Each grade below has its own dedicated technical page with full chemical composition, mechanical properties and heat treatment guidelines — use the grades table to jump to the grade that fits your application.
Why Purohit Steel for High Speed Steel
- Full Grade Range: M2, M35 and M42 held in ready stock for cutting tools and high-temperature tooling
- ISO-Certified Quality: Documented quality management since 1965
- Authorized Stockist: Sourced through globally reputed manufacturers, including NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS
- Cobalt-Grade Availability: M35 and M42 available for tougher materials and demanding, high-heat cutting applications
- Value-Added Machining: In-house bandsaw cutting, precision machining, grinding, drilling, gun drilling, EDM and wire-cut
- Pan-India & Export Supply: Warehousing in Vasai with a sales outlet in Mumbai, serving customers across India and international markets
- Export-Ready Packaging: Palletised, moisture-protected packing suitable for both domestic transport and export shipment
High Speed Steel Grades in This Category
Each grade is stocked with full technical data on its own dedicated page — click through for chemical composition, mechanical properties and heat treatment guidelines.
| Grade | Typical Hardness / Key Property | Best For | Full Grade Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | ~63-66 HRC (hardened & tempered) | Mo-W-V high speed steel with a good balance of red hardness, wear resistance and toughness — general-purpose drills, taps, reamers, milling cutters, lathe/planer tools | View Grade → |
| M35 | ~64-67 HRC (hardened & tempered) | Cobalt-added (~5% Co) HSS with better red hardness/heat resistance than M2 — drilling and cutting tougher/harder materials, stainless steel machining | View Grade → |
| M42 | ~66-70 HRC (hardened & tempered) | Cobalt-added (~8% Co) HSS with the highest red hardness and wear resistance in this range — high-performance cutting tools, punches, blanking tools for demanding production runs | View Grade → |
Not sure which grade fits your tooling? Request a quotation and our technical sales team will help you select the right High Speed Steel for your process temperature, load and tool life requirements.
Applications & Uses of High Speed Steel
- Twist drills
- Taps
- Reamers
- Milling cutters
- Lathe & planer tools
- Punches
- Blanking & piercing tools
- Woodworking tool bits
- General cutting tool manufacturing
Choosing the Right Grade
M2 is the industry-standard choice for general-purpose, cost-sensitive tooling, offering a proven balance of red hardness, wear resistance and toughness. M35 is preferred where tooling faces tougher materials or needs slightly higher heat resistance than M2 can reliably deliver, such as stainless steel machining. M42 is chosen for the most demanding high-temperature, high-wear cutting applications where premium tool life justifies the higher cobalt content.
Industries We Serve
- Cutting tool manufacturing
- Engineering & tooling workshops
- Automotive component machining
- Press tool & die manufacturing
- General machine shops
- Woodworking tool manufacturing
Authorized Stockist
High Speed Steel Supply Locations Across India
We supply High Speed Steel across major industrial cities including Mumbai, Pune, Khopoli, Nashik, Aurangabad, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Umbergaon, Vapi, Valsad, Daman, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Gurgaon, Manesar and Sonipat — as well as to export markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Purohit Steel
Purohit Steel was established in 1965 by Shree Bherumalji Rajpurohit, a visionary in metallurgy. Over the decades, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted stockist and exporter of tool steel, plastic mould steel and engineering steel products across India.
As an ISO-certified company, we source premium materials from globally reputed manufacturers and operate a modern warehousing facility in Vasai along with a sales outlet in Mumbai, enabling efficient storage, fast processing and timely delivery across India and export markets.
Read more about Purohit Steel, view our certifications, or get in touch with our technical sales team.
Our Certifications
Purohit Steel operates as an ISO-certified company, backed by documented quality management, safety and compliance certifications that support reliable supply to domestic and export customers.
View all certificates in detail on our Certifications page.
Countries We Export Worldwide
Beyond India, Purohit Steel exports tool & mould steel grades to customers across the following countries and regions:
| Export Destinations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Saudi Arabia | Oman | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Nepal |
| Vietnam | Thailand | Indonesia | Kenya | Nigeria | South Africa |
For export enquiries and destination-specific documentation, please contact our sales team.
Export Packaging & Shipping
Bars, flats and blocks are packed to withstand handling, transit and marine shipment, whether for domestic dispatch or export orders.
- Palletised and strapped packing for round bars, flat bars and blocks
- Moisture-protected wrapping to prevent surface corrosion in transit
- Seaworthy export packing with clear shipping marks and material identification
- Documentation support including packing lists, invoices and mill test certificates for customs clearance
- Shipment by road, rail or sea freight as per order requirement and destination
Quality Inspection & Testing
Every batch held in our stock is checked through documented inspection procedures before dispatch, so mould makers and OEMs receive material with verified, traceable quality.
- Chemical composition verification against mill certificates
- Hardness testing (Brinell / Rockwell) on received stock
- Dimensional inspection as per standard bar and block tolerances
- Visual and surface defect inspection
- EN 10204 2.2 / 3.1 mill test certificates provided on request
- Third-party inspection coordination available for export orders
Full material traceability is maintained from incoming stock through to dispatch for every order.
Latest Price List
Pricing depends on section size, quantity, form (round bar / flat bar / block) and current raw material rates. Indicative guidance is below — contact us for a firm, up-to-date quotation.
| Form | Typical Price Basis |
|---|---|
| Round Bar | Per Kg, based on diameter & length — contact for latest rate |
| Flat Bar / Plate | Per Kg, based on thickness & size — contact for latest rate |
| Block (cut to size) | Per Kg / Per Piece, based on drawing — contact for latest rate |
Prices are subject to change with raw material and freight costs. Share your required size and quantity via the quotation form or WhatsApp for the latest price.
MOQ & Payment Terms
Minimum Order Quantity: Flexible MOQ depending on size and form — from small trial quantities for tooling houses up to bulk orders for OEMs, subject to confirmation at enquiry stage.
Payment Terms: Advance payment / part-advance with balance before dispatch for domestic orders; T/T (bank transfer) or Letter of Credit (LC) for export orders, depending on order value and destination.