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
0.25
Width
1
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.9 pounds
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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 tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.25 inches in thickness and 1 inch in width, made from A2 alloy tool steel. It is annealed for stability during heat treatment and weighs approximately 0.9 lb per 12-inch length.

Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse, with the maximum length offered being 72 inches. Various standard lengths from 12 to 72 inches are in stock and ready to ship.

The A2 tool steel bar is ideal for punches, dies, woodworking cutting tools, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its good strength, wear resistance, and excellent heat treatment stability.

Yes, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available for this product, providing assurance of its chemical composition and quality.

No, this product is not DFARS compliant and is not classified as domestic material.

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