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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Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Yes
RoHS
Yes 6C
REACH
No
Eniteo Vendor ID
3145
Custom Cut Warehouse
0
Thickness
0.125
Width
1.75
Max Length
36
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Precision Ground
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.75 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
100
Density g/cm^3
8
Melting Point °F
2570 - 2650
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
50
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
200 - 235
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
8
Machinability %
65
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
94 - 99
Elongation % in 2 in.
21
Shear Strength KSI
65
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Chemistry Information : A2 Tool Steel

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
C
0.95 - 1.05
Cr
5.13
Fe
91
Mn
1  max
Mo
1.15
P
0.03  max
Si
0.5  max
S
0.03  max
V
0.33

This precision ground rectangle bar measures 0.125" thick and 1.75" wide, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It offers good strength, wear resistance, and excellent stability during heat treatment.

Yes, A2 tool steel is commonly used for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastic, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its balanced wear resistance and strength.

The bar is available in standard lengths of 18" and 36" with no custom cut warehouse stock. Custom cutting is not indicated as available for this product.

Yes, MTRs are available for this product, and it complies with RoHS 6C standards, ensuring it meets certain environmental and safety regulations.

The A2 tool steel has a machinability rating of 65 and an ultimate tensile strength of 100 ksi, making it a strong and workable material for precision tooling applications.

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