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 product is a rectangular bar with a thickness of 0.1875 inches and a width of 10 inches. It is available in lengths up to 36 inches and is produced as a ground oversize bar for precision.
Yes, A2 tool steel offers good strength, wear resistance, and excellent stability during heat treatment, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
Yes, MTR reports are available for this product, providing detailed certification of its material properties.
The machinability rating is 65, indicating moderate ease of machining, which balances good wear resistance with workable processing for tooling applications.
The product is in stock and available in two length options: 18 inches and 36 inches. Shipping weights vary accordingly, with 9.56 lb for the 18-inch bar and 19.11 lb for the 36-inch bar.