Steel ASP 2030
ASP 2030 is an Erasteel powder-metallurgy high-speed tool steel in which fine, evenly distributed alloy carbides provide wear resistance while keeping usable toughness.
Reference datasheet — ASP 2030 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the ANN condition
ASP 2030 tempers and conditions
ASP 2030 is supplied in 4 conditions, soft to hard. ANN is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANNDefault Annealed | Standard delivery condition for bar, flat and blanks — machine to shape in this state before hardening. | 600 | 950 | 12 | 300 HB | 24 W/m·K |
Hardened 1050–1100 °C + triple tempered 560 °C | Toughness-biased hardening level for interrupted cuts, punches and cold-work tooling. | 2,300 | 64 HRC | — | ||
Hardened 1180 °C + triple tempered 550–560 °C | Maximum hardness / red-hardness setting for high-speed cutting of hard workpieces; lowest toughness. | 2,300 | 67 HRC | — | ||
Hardened 1150 °C + triple tempered 560 °C | Standard working hardness for hobs, milling cutters, broaches and drills — best wear/toughness balance. | 2,400 | 66 HRC | — |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways ASP 2030 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
HT-SURF | Hardened + tempered, surface treated | Surface finish |
What is ASP 2030?
ASP 2030 is an Erasteel powder-metallurgy high-speed tool steel in which fine, evenly distributed alloy carbides provide wear resistance while keeping usable toughness. It is supplied soft-annealed (about 600 MPa yield, 950 MPa tensile, 12 % elongation, 300 HB, 225 GPa modulus) or vacuum-hardened to roughly 64–67 HRC, with a surface-treated variant on file, and is used for cutting tools, cold-work rolls and punches. Limits are practical: machinability rating is only 28 so cutting is done annealed, thermal conductivity is 24 W/m·K, annealed service temperature is around 300 °C, and there is no corrosion resistance. Böhler S390 is the nearer choice when higher hot hardness and wear resistance are required. ASP 2030 has a density of 8 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³), heavier than 95% of steel grades. It melts at 1,250°C (2,282 °F). ASP 2030 has a yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) and a tensile strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) — stronger than 77% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 225 GPa (32.6 Msi).
What is ASP 2030 used for?
- Cutting tools
- Cold-work rolls
- Punches
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 80/100, better than 97% of steel grades
- High strength — 600 MPa (87 ksi), better than 77% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low fracture toughness — 20 MPa·√m (18.2 ksi·√in), worse than 99% of steel grades
- Limited formability — 8/100, worse than 97% of steel grades
- High embodied carbon — 5.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 97% of steel grades
- Difficult to machine — 28/100, worse than 91% of steel grades
- Poor heat conductor — 24 W/m·K (13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 90% of steel grades
ASP 2030 properties
Typical room-temperature values for ASP 2030-ANN; bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
ASP 2030 has a density of 8 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³), heavier than 95% of steel grades. It melts at 1,250°C (2,282 °F).
Mechanical14
ASP 2030 has a yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) and a tensile strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) — stronger than 77% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 225 GPa (32.6 Msi).
Thermal5
ASP 2030 is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 24 W/m·K (13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 90% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10.8 µm/m·K (6 µin/in·°F).
Electrical2
ASP 2030 has an electrical resistivity of 5.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental2
Corrosion resistance is poor (15/100), better than 75% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of ASP 2030 takes about 70 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 97% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability6
ASP 2030's machinability is poor (28/100, worse than 91% of steel grades); weldability poor (20/100); formability not recommended (8/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the steel family
Yield strength against density for every steel grade FabDigit runs. ASP 2030 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with ASP 2030
Is ASP 2030 easy to machine?
Machine only in the soft-annealed state with rigid setups, sharp carbide or cobalt-HSS tooling and low speeds; after hardening use CBN/diamond grinding, EDM or wire EDM (stress-relieve or re-temper after EDM).
Can ASP 2030 be welded?
Not a structural weld metal — repair only, with 450–500 °C preheat, matching HSS filler, and immediate tempering at 550–560 °C to avoid quench cracks.
Can ASP 2030 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forge 1050–1150 °C with slow controlled cooling and full soft anneal (850–900 °C, slow cool) afterwards; no cold forming.
ASP 2030 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Chigh C to form MC/M6C carbides | 1.2 – 1.35 | 1.28 |
| Cr | 3.8 – 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Mo | 4.7 – 5.3 | 5 |
| W | 6 – 6.8 | 6.4 |
| VMC carbides for wear resistance | 2.9 – 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Coraises hot hardness / tempering resistance | 8 – 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Si | ≤ 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on ASP 2030?
Takes a fine mirror polish thanks to the small, evenly distributed PM carbides; typically finished with steam oxide, nitriding or PVD TiN/TiAlN, and must be oiled or coated because it offers no inherent corrosion resistance.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Black / Phosphate
Thermal Spray
How much does ASP 2030 cost?
ASP 2030 is a high-cost steel ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
ASP 2030 — frequently asked
What is ASP 2030 used for?
ASP 2030 is typically used for cutting tools, cold-work rolls and punches. In short: balanced-toughness PM high-speed steel; mirror-polishable PM carbides; grind or EDM after hardening.
What is the yield strength of ASP 2030?
ASP 2030 has a typical yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) and a tensile strength of 950 MPa (138 ksi) — stronger than 77% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is ASP 2030 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (28/100, worse than 91% of steel grades). Machine only in the soft-annealed state with rigid setups, sharp carbide or cobalt-HSS tooling and low speeds; after hardening use CBN/diamond grinding, EDM or wire EDM (stress-relieve or re-temper after EDM).
Can ASP 2030 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (20/100). Not a structural weld metal — repair only, with 450–500 °C preheat, matching HSS filler, and immediate tempering at 550–560 °C to avoid quench cracks.
What surface finishes work on ASP 2030?
Takes a fine mirror polish thanks to the small, evenly distributed PM carbides; typically finished with steam oxide, nitriding or PVD TiN/TiAlN, and must be oiled or coated because it offers no inherent corrosion resistance.
Can ASP 2030 be formed, bent or molded?
Hot forge 1050–1150 °C with slow controlled cooling and full soft anneal (850–900 °C, slow cool) afterwards; no cold forming.
What is the maximum service temperature of ASP 2030?
ASP 2030 is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does ASP 2030 cost?
ASP 2030 is a high-cost steel ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASP 2030 powder metallurgical high speed steel data sheet — Erasteel (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys (High-Speed Tool Steels) — ASM International (1990)
- ASTM A600 / ISO 4957 — Tool steels (M3 class 2 chemistry reference) — ASTM / ISO (2018)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.