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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Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : A2 Tool Steel
This tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.75 inches in thickness and 1.25 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 for precision.
Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance between O-1 and D-2 steels, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
The product is available in stock in two standard lengths: 18 inches and 36 inches. However, the custom cut warehouse availability is zero, indicating custom cutting may not be offered for this item.
Yes, an MTR is available for this product. It also complies with RoHS standards but does not meet REACH requirements.
The machinability rating of this A2 tool steel bar is 65, and it has an ultimate tensile strength of 100 ksi, with a yield tensile strength of 50 ksi, making it strong and reasonably easy to machine.