What is High-Speed Tool Steel: Key Properties and Applications

High-Speed Tool Steel

Understanding High-Speed Tool Steel High-speed tool steel (HSS) is a special steel alloy that is highly hardened, wear-resistant and heat-resistant. HSS, patented in 1898 by F.W. Taylor and M. White, made it possible for the cutting tool industry to keep cutting without losing effectiveness at temperatures previously thought to be intolerable. HSS comprise some of […]