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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Thickness
0.5
Width
12
Max Length
36
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Yes
RoHS
Yes 6C
REACH
No
Eniteo Vendor ID
3145
Custom Cut Warehouse
0
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Ground Oversize
Weight/Lineal Foot
20.99 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
100
Density g/cm^3
8
Melting Point °F
2570 - 2650
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
50
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
200 - 235
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
8
Machinability %
65
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
94 - 99
Elongation % in 2 in.
21
Shear Strength KSI
65
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Chemistry Information : A2 Tool Steel

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
C
0.95 - 1.05
Cr
5.13
Fe
91
Mn
1  max
Mo
1.15
P
0.03  max
Si
0.5  max
S
0.03  max
V
0.33

This tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.5" in thickness and 12" in width, with a maximum length of 36". It is made from A2 alloy tool steel, known for good strength and wear resistance, and is produced as a ground oversize bar.

Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance between O-1 and D-2 steels. It is typically used for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastics, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.

The product is available in two standard lengths: 18" and 36". While the data shows no custom cut warehouse availability, these lengths are in stock and ready to ship.

Yes, material test reports (MTRs) are available for this product. It also complies with RoHS 6C standards, ensuring it meets certain environmental and safety regulations.

The A2 tool steel has a machinability rating of 65, indicating moderate ease of machining. This makes it suitable for precision tooling and applications requiring good wear resistance and strength.

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