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.
Product Information
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Thickness
0.25
Width
12
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
10.6 pounds
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 A2 tool steel rectangle bar is 0.25 inches thick and 12 inches wide, with available lengths ranging from 12 to 72 inches.
Yes, this A2 tool steel bar offers good strength, wear resistance, and excellent heat treatment stability, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, and industrial knives.
Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse, allowing you to order the bar cut to your specific size requirements.
The 12-inch length of the A2 tool steel rectangle bar weighs approximately 10.6 pounds for shipping purposes.
