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
3
Max Length
36
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Precision Ground
Weight/Lineal Foot
1.27 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 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.

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