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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Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Yes
RoHS
Yes 6C
REACH
No
Eniteo Vendor ID
3145
Custom Cut Warehouse
0
Thickness
0.5
Width
8
Max Length
36
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Precision Ground
Weight/Lineal Foot
13.61 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 rectangle bar measures 0.5 inches in thickness and 8 inches in width, made from A2 tool steel. It is precision ground and available in lengths up to 36 inches, offering good strength and wear resistance suitable for various tooling applications.

Yes, the bar is available in custom cut lengths of 18 and 36 inches, with corresponding ship weights of approximately 20.39 lb and 40.77 lb respectively. However, there is no custom cut warehouse stock, so cuts are made to order.

Yes, this tool steel bar complies with RoHS 6C standards, ensuring it meets certain environmental safety requirements. However, it is not REACH compliant.

This bar is commonly used for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastics, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its excellent wear resistance and stability during heat treatment.

Yes, an MTR is available for this product, providing detailed material certification to ensure quality and compliance.

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