Maxigear 12mm x 100mm HSS Square Tool Steel - M2

The Maxigear Square Tool Steel Metric - High Speed Steel is part of the Maxigear range — precision engineering tools and machining accessories designed for toolmakers, machinists, and precision engineers across Australian industry. Maxigear products are selected by engineering workshops, tool rooms, CNC shops, trade schools, and industrial maintenance teams for reliable performance in demanding machining and measurement applications.

Where this product is used

Maxigear square HSS tool steel blanks are the starting material for grinding custom lathe turning tools, thread chasers, and form tools to any profile the job requires.

• Grinding custom turning, boring, and threading tools for the centre lathe toolpost
• Toolroom and toolmaker applications requiring blanks for special-purpose cutting tools
• Producing form tools, grooving tools, and custom profile cutters for lathe work

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

Select the grade based on the material you will cut with the finished tool. M2 HSS suits general turning of mild steel, aluminium, and non-ferrous metals. M42 cobalt suits harder alloys, stainless steel, and work-hardening materials where standard M2 dulls quickly.