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
2
Max Length
36
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Precision Ground
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.85 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 tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.125" in thickness and 2" in width, made from A2 alloy. It is precision ground and available in lengths up to 36". The bar offers good strength and wear resistance, suitable for various tooling applications.

Yes, the bar is available in standard lengths of 18" and 36" and can be custom cut to meet your project requirements. However, there is no custom cut warehouse stock, so availability depends on current inventory.

Absolutely. A2 tool steel provides excellent wear resistance and stability during heat treatment, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.

Yes, MTRs are available for this product, ensuring traceability and quality verification. It also complies with RoHS 6C standards, although it does not meet REACH compliance.

The bar is in stock and ships from Online Metals. The 18" length weighs approximately 1.28 lbs, while the 36" length weighs about 2.55 lbs, allowing you to plan for shipping accordingly.

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