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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Chemistry Information : A2 Tool Steel
This precision ground rectangle bar measures 0.1563" in thickness and 3" in width, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It offers good strength and wear resistance, with a maximum length option of up to 36".
Yes, the bar is available in standard lengths of 18" and 36" with in-stock availability, but custom cut options are not offered from the warehouse.
Absolutely, A2 tool steel is commonly used for punches, dies, woodworking cutting tools, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its excellent wear resistance and stability during heat treatment.
Yes, MTRs are available for this product, and it complies with RoHS 6C standards, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
The A2 tool steel bar has a machinability rating of 65 and an ultimate tensile strength of 100 ksi, making it strong and reasonably easy to machine for precision applications.