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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Product Information

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Thickness
0.1563
Width
8
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
4.57 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 0.1563 inches in thickness and 8 inches in width, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It is ground oversize for precision and available in lengths up to 36 inches.

Currently, there is no custom cut warehouse stock available for this product, so custom cutting options may be limited. However, it is offered in standard lengths of 18 and 36 inches.

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

Yes, an MTR report is available for this product, ensuring traceability and quality verification.

The 18-inch length weighs approximately 6.38 lbs and the 36-inch length weighs about 12.75 lbs. Both lengths are currently in stock and available for immediate shipment.

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