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
1.5
Width
6
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
31.1 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 product is a rectangle bar made from A2 tool steel with a thickness of 1.5 inches and a width of 6 inches. It is available in lengths up to 36 inches and is produced as ground oversize for precision.

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

Custom cuts are not available from the warehouse for this product, but an MTR (Material Test Report) is available to verify material properties and compliance.

The 1.5" x 6" A2 tool steel rectangle bar is offered in two lengths: 18 inches weighing approximately 45.86 lbs priced at $1423.65, and 36 inches weighing about 91.71 lbs priced at $2460.82. Both lengths are in stock and ready to ship.

This A2 tool steel rectangle bar is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.

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