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
The A2 tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.375 inches in thickness and 10 inches in width. It is available in maximum lengths of 18 inches and 36 inches.
This product is offered as ground oversize bars with fixed length options of 18 and 36 inches. Custom cut options are not available from the warehouse.
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, tooling for plastic, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
Yes, the bar is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) and an MTR (Material Test Report) is available to verify its quality and chemical composition.
The bar weighs approximately 13.21 pounds per unit and has a machinability rating of 65, indicating moderate ease of machining.