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
This tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.5 inches in thickness and 1 inch in width, with a maximum length of 36 inches. It is made from A2 alloy tool steel, known for good strength and wear resistance, and is produced as a ground oversize bar for precision applications.
Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance that is ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastic, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
The bar is available in standard lengths of 18 and 36 inches, both in stock and ready to ship. However, custom cut options are not available from the warehouse for this product.
Yes, material test reports (MTRs) are available for this product, and it complies with RoHS 6C standards. However, it does not comply with REACH regulations.
This A2 tool steel has a machinability rating of 65 and an ultimate tensile strength of 100 ksi, making it a strong and workable material for various tooling applications.