Purchasing HSS tools and stock inventories
In addition to carbide, we also purchase tools made of HSS high-speed steel. For correct valuation it is important to keep HSS separate from solid-carbide tools and ordinary steel.
HSS is a separate category of tool steel
High-speed steel (HSS) is used for drills, end mills, taps, reamers and many other cutting tools. It is not cemented carbide, but because of its alloying elements it is a more valuable tool steel than ordinary ferrous scrap.
We purchase, for example
- HSS drills and shank tools
- taps, reamers and core drills
- HSS end mills and milling tools
- saw and special tools after assessment
- older stocks of high-speed steel
Sort HSS and carbide separately
For purchasing, it is important not to mix HSS tools with solid-carbide tools. They are different material and value groups. If you are unsure, the tool type, markings or simple pre-sorting will help.
Tools, turnings and known HSS grades
HSS grades differ in tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium, cobalt and chromium content. It therefore makes sense to keep marked and known grades separate, especially for larger industrial stocks.
What we typically purchase
- drills and shank tools
- taps and threading tools
- end mills, reamers and core drills
- punches, cutting and special tools after assessment
- HSS shank material and stock inventories
Other forms
- HSS chips and turnings
- offcuts and production rejects
- mixed HSS scrap
- discarded tool inventories
Common designations
- M2, M35, M42 and other HSS grades
- ASP 23, ASP 30, ASP 60
- 1.3343, 1.3243, 1.3247 and other European designations
- DMo5 / EMo5 and other manufacturer designations
Do you have marked grades? For larger quantities, send us a list of markings or material numbers. This helps separate different HSS groups from ordinary tool steel and carbide more quickly.
Why HSS should not be mixed with carbide
HSS is an alloy steel and its metallurgical recovery differs from cemented carbide. Mixing the two groups reduces stock transparency and complicates correct valuation. In production facilities, separate containers for solid carbide and HSS are worthwhile.
Older HSS tools may have different markings, coatings and heavy wear. Their cutting performance is not important for purchasing; the material group and quantity are.
Practical sorting
Keep HSS drills, taps and end mills together.
Solid-carbide drills and end mills belong in a separate group.
Brazed tools with carbide cutting edges are combined material.
We purchase HSS as a separate material stream
In production, HSS appears not only as finished tools but also as shank material, offcuts, turnings and discarded semi-finished parts. Because of its alloying with tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium, cobalt and chromium, HSS should not be mixed with ordinary tool steel or carbide.
- drills, end mills, reamers and taps
- broaching and special tools
- shank material and semi-finished parts
- turnings and production residues of known grade
- stocks of marked HSS tools
Markings help significantly
M2 / M35 / M42
1.3343 / 1.3243 / 1.3247
ASP / PM high-speed steels
other grades according to documentation or analysis
Other purchasing and processing options
Frequently asked questions
Is HSS the same as cemented carbide?
No. HSS is high-speed steel, while cemented carbide is a sintered composite based on tungsten carbide. They are purchased separately.
Do you purchase old HSS taps and drills?
Yes. We handle used and stock HSS tools according to type and quantity.
What if I have a mixture of HSS and carbide?
The mixture can first be sorted. Separating material groups is important for correct valuation.
Quick guide to our purchasing categories
Do you have this material for sale?
For a specific offer, we need the material type, approximate quantity and location. For larger stocks, we also arrange logistics.