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
What are the dimensions and material specifications of the 5/16" x 1/2" Tool Steel Rectangle Bar A2?
This rectangle bar is precision ground with a thickness of 0.3125 inches and a width of 0.5 inches. It is made from A2 tool steel alloy, known for good strength and wear resistance, with a maximum length available up to 36 inches.
Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance between O-1 and D-2 steels, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastics, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
Custom cuts are not available from the warehouse for this product. However, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available to verify the material's chemical and mechanical properties.
The bar is available in two lengths: 18 inches weighing approximately 0.81 lb and 36 inches weighing about 1.62 lb. Both lengths are in stock and ready to ship.
This product complies with RoHS (Yes 6C) but does not meet REACH compliance requirements.