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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Thickness
0.125
Width
2.5
Max Length
36
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Yes
RoHS
Yes 6C
REACH
No
Eniteo Vendor ID
3145
Custom Cut Warehouse
0
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Ground Oversize
Weight/Lineal Foot
1.16 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 product is a rectangular bar with a thickness of 0.125 inches and a width of 2.5 inches. It is available in lengths up to 36 inches and is produced as a ground oversize bar for precision.

Yes, A2 tool steel offers good strength, wear resistance, and excellent stability during heat treatment. It has a machinability rating of 65, making it suitable for various machining applications.

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

Yes, the product is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) and comes with an available Material Test Report (MTR) to verify quality and specifications.

The bar is in stock and available in two cut lengths: 18 inches and 36 inches. Shipping weights vary accordingly, and the product is sold by Online Metals with immediate availability.

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