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 rectangle bar measures 0.125" thick by 3" wide, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It is precision ground for accuracy and has a maximum length of 36". The alloy contains approximately 1% carbon and 5.13% chromium, offering good strength and wear resistance.
Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance that is ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools, woodworking tooling, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
Currently, custom cut lengths are not available from the warehouse for this product. However, it is offered in standard lengths of 18" and 36".
Yes, a material test report (MTR) is available for this product, ensuring traceability and quality verification.
The 18" length weighs approximately 1.92 lbs and the 36" length weighs about 3.84 lbs. Both sizes are currently in stock and available for immediate shipping.