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.
Product Information
Please note:
Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : A2 Tool Steel
The A2 tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.25 inches in thickness and 8 inches in width. It is available in maximum lengths of 18 inches and 36 inches, both offered as ground oversize bars.
Yes, this A2 tool steel bar 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, material test reports (MTR) are available for this product, ensuring you receive documentation verifying its chemical and mechanical properties.
This A2 tool steel rectangle bar is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.
The machinability rating of this A2 tool steel is 65, with an ultimate tensile strength of 100 ksi and a yield tensile strength of 50 ksi, providing a good balance of strength and workability.