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 rectangle bar measures 1 inch in thickness and 3.5 inches in width, made from A2 tool steel with a ground oversize production method. It features a carbon content of 0.95-1.05% and chromium at 5.13%, providing good strength and wear resistance.
Yes, the A2 alloy offers excellent stability during heat treatment and has a machinability rating of 65, making it well-suited for punches, dies, cutting tools, and other tooling applications.
The product is available in standard lengths of 18 and 36 inches, both in stock and ready to ship. However, custom cut options are not available from the warehouse for this item.
Yes, MTRs are available for this product, and it complies with RoHS standards (Yes 6C). However, it does not comply with REACH regulations.
This A2 tool steel bar is commonly used for manufacturing punches, dies, woodworking cutting tools, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its balanced wear resistance and strength.