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
3
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
5.26 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 inches in thickness and 3 inches 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.

Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent wear resistance and stability during heat treatment, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastics, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.

The product 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 item.

Yes, MTR reports are available for this product, and it complies with RoHS 6C standards. However, it does not comply with REACH regulations.

The 18-inch length weighs approximately 7.65 lbs and is priced at $261.40, while the 36-inch length weighs about 15.3 lbs and costs $451.99. Both lengths are currently in stock.

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