View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.VASCO 8-N-2 is a molybdenum high-speed steel containing a low percentage of tungsten. It can be used successfully for a variety of cutting tools; in fact, it is a general-purpose high-speed steel. Its composition represents the first molybdenum high-speed steel to be manufactured and find practical use in the field of cutting tools. Its many uses include drills, milling cutters, lathe tools, blanking dies and special shear blades.