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 0.75 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, the A2 tool steel bar offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance between O-1 and D-2 steels, making it ideal for punches, dies, woodworking cutting tools, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
Custom cut lengths are not available from the warehouse for this product. However, Material Test Reports (MTR) are available, ensuring quality verification for your purchase.
The A2 tool steel bar has a machinability rating of 65 and an ultimate tensile strength of 100 ksi, with a yield tensile strength of 50 ksi, making it a strong and workable material for various tooling applications.
The bar is offered in two length options: 18 inches weighing approximately 11.48 lbs and 36 inches weighing about 22.95 lbs. Both options are in stock and ready to ship from Online Metals.