Tool Steel Rectangle Bar A2 has good strength, wear resistance, and excellent stability during heat treatment. A-2 exhibits wear resistance that falls between O-1 and D-2 tool steel. It is typically used in punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastic, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
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Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : A2 Tool Steel
This tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.125 inches thick by 0.625 inches wide, made from A2 alloy with a ground oversize production method. It offers good strength and wear resistance, with a max length of 36 inches.
Yes, A2 tool steel provides excellent stability during heat treatment and has a machinability rating of 65, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools, and other tooling applications.
Custom cut lengths are not available from the warehouse for this product, but MTR (Material Test Reports) are available to verify material properties.
This bar is commonly used for woodworking cutting tools, punches, dies, tooling for plastics, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its balanced wear resistance and strength.
The product is in stock and available in two lengths: 18 inches and 36 inches, with shipping weights of 0.41 lb and 0.81 lb respectively.