Purohit Steel is one of the leading High Speed Steel Stockists and Exporters in India, supplying premium quality High Speed Steel grades for tooling, mould making, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Established in 1965 by Shree Bherumalji Rajpurohit, Purohit Steel has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality steel products across India and international markets.
As an ISO-certified company, we maintain the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We stock and export premium High Speed Steel grades including M2 (1.3343), M35, and M42. These grades are widely used for cutting tools, dies, punches, mould components, machine tools, industrial tooling, and precision engineering applications.
About Purohit Steel
Purohit Steel has been serving the Indian steel industry for over five decades. With extensive industry expertise, a robust inventory system, and a customer-focused approach, we have become a preferred High Speed Steel Supplier in India. We are also an authorized stockist of NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS, ensuring access to internationally recognized steel grades for demanding industrial applications.
Our comprehensive stock includes Plastic Mould Steell, Hot Work Tool Steel, Cold Work Tool Steel, High Speed Steel, and Engineering Steel grades. We also offer value-added services such as Bandsaw Cutting, Machining, Grinding, Drilling, Gun Drilling, EDM, and Wire Cut to provide ready-to-use steel solutions.
What is High Speed Steel?
High Speed Steel (HSS) is a special category of tool steel designed to retain hardness and cutting performance even at elevated temperatures. Unlike conventional tool steels, High Speed Steel maintains its strength and wear resistance during high-speed machining operations.
High Speed Steel contains alloying elements such as tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, vanadium, and cobalt. These elements provide exceptional hardness, red hardness, abrasion resistance, toughness, and thermal stability.
Due to its superior properties, High Speed Steel is extensively used for manufacturing drills, taps, reamers, milling cutters, broaches, gear cutters, punches, dies, and mould components.
Why High Speed Steel is Important in Manufacturing?
Modern manufacturing industries require tooling materials capable of operating at high speeds while maintaining dimensional accuracy and cutting performance. High Speed Steel fulfills these requirements by offering excellent wear resistance and heat resistance.
- Excellent hardness retention at high temperatures
- Superior wear resistance
- Outstanding toughness
- Longer tool life
- Excellent cutting efficiency
- Resistance to thermal fatigue
- Reduced downtime and maintenance costs
- Improved productivity
Grades of High Speed Steel Available
Grade M2 / 1.3343 High Speed Steel
M2 High Speed Steel is the most widely used general-purpose HSS grade. It provides an excellent balance of toughness, wear resistance, hardness, and cutting performance. M2 is commonly used for drills, milling cutters, reamers, taps, broaches, and tooling applications.
Grade M35 High Speed Steel
M35 High Speed Steel contains cobalt, which improves red hardness and heat resistance. This grade is preferred for machining stainless steel, alloy steel, and difficult-to-machine materials. M35 provides longer tool life and superior cutting performance compared to standard HSS grades.
Grade M42 High Speed Steel
M42 High Speed Steel is a premium cobalt-bearing grade known for exceptional hardness and wear resistance. It is widely used in high-performance cutting tools, aerospace tooling, gear manufacturing, and precision machining applications requiring extreme durability.
High Speed Steel for Mould Making
High Speed Steel plays a critical role in mould making and tooling industries. Many mould components, punches, inserts, cutting edges, and wear-resistant parts require materials capable of withstanding high loads, friction, and repeated production cycles.
High Speed Steel grades provide excellent dimensional stability, hardness, and wear resistance, making them suitable for mould manufacturing and precision tooling operations.
Manufacturers choose High Speed Steel for mould making because it improves production efficiency, increases tool life, reduces maintenance requirements, and ensures consistent product quality.
Applications of High Speed Steel
- Injection Mould Components
- Plastic Mould Inserts
- Precision Tooling
- Cutting Tools
- Drills and Reamers
- Milling Cutters
- Gear Cutters
- Broaches
- Punches and Dies
- Cold Forming Tools
- Automotive Tooling
- Aerospace Components
- Engineering Industries
- Machine Tool Manufacturing
- Metal Cutting Applications
Other Tool Steel Grades Available at Purohit Steel
Apart from High Speed Steel, we stock a complete range of mould steel and tool steel grades including:
- 1.2311
- VR 300
- 1.2738
- VR 400
- VR 400 ESR
- VR 16
- VR 16 HH
- VR 16 HH ESR
- 1.2085
- VR Stainless
- 1.2083 ESR
- H11 / 1.2343 ESR
- H13 / 1.2344 ESR
- DB6 / 1.2714
- H21
- D2 / 1.2379
- D3 / 1.2080
- O1 / 1.2510
- O2 / 1.2842
- S1 / 1.2550
- S7
- A2
- EN8
- EN19
- EN24
- EN31
- EN36
- EN41B
- EN47
- M2
- M35
- M42
Why Choose Purohit Steel as Your High Speed Steel Supplier?
- Established in 1965
- ISO Certified Company
- Authorized Stockist of NLMK Verona
- Authorized Stockist of SeAH CSS
- Large Ready Stock Available
- Competitive Pricing
- Nationwide Delivery
- Export Quality Material
- Technical Support
- Custom Cutting Services
- Fast Dispatch
- Decades of Industry Experience
Our Services
- Bulk Importing
- Steel Stocking
- Bandsaw Cutting
- Precision Machining
- Grinding
- Drilling
- Gun Drilling
- EDM
- Wire Cut
Our Steel Products
We Supply Across India
Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Khopoli, Vapi, Valsad, Daman, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Gurgaon, Manesar, Sonipat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Speed Steel?
High Speed Steel is a specialized tool steel designed to maintain hardness and cutting performance at elevated temperatures during machining and tooling operations.
Which grades of High Speed Steel do you supply?
We supply M2 (1.3343), M35, and M42 High Speed Steel grades for industrial tooling and mould making applications.
Is High Speed Steel suitable for mould making?
Yes. High Speed Steel is widely used for mould inserts, punches, cutting edges, and wear-resistant tooling components.
Are you a High Speed Steel Stockist and Exporter in India?
Yes. Purohit Steel is a leading High Speed Steel Stockist, Supplier, and Exporter serving customers across India and international markets.
Do you provide machining services?
Yes. We provide Bandsaw Cutting, Machining, Grinding, Drilling, Gun Drilling, EDM, and Wire Cut services.
Which industries use High Speed Steel?
Automotive, aerospace, engineering, tooling, mould manufacturing, and machine tool industries extensively use High Speed Steel.
Are you an authorized stockist of NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS?
Yes. Purohit Steel is an authorized stockist of NLMK Verona and SeAH CSS steel products.
Do you supply across India?
Yes. We supply High Speed Steel across Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, and other industrial locations.

