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
0.875
Width
1
Max Length
36
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Precision Ground
Weight/Lineal Foot
2.98 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

The Tool Steel Rectangle Bar A2 is precision ground with a thickness of 0.875 inches and a width of 1 inch. It is available in rectangular bar shape with lengths up to 36 inches.

Yes, this A2 tool steel bar offers good strength, wear resistance, and excellent stability during heat treatment, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, and industrial knives.

Yes, MTR reports are available for this product, providing detailed information about its chemical and mechanical properties.

The A2 tool steel has a machinability rating of 65, indicating it is moderately easy to machine compared to other tool steels, which helps in efficient fabrication and tooling.

The bar is offered in lengths of 18 inches and 36 inches, with shipping weights of approximately 4.47 lbs and 8.94 lbs respectively, allowing buyers to choose based on their project needs.

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