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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Chemistry Information : A2 Tool Steel
This product is a rectangle bar made of A2 tool steel with a thickness of 0.375 inches and a width of 2.5 inches. It is ground oversize and available in lengths up to 36 inches. The alloy composition includes carbon (0.95-1.05%), chromium (5.13%), molybdenum (1.15%), and vanadium (0.33%), providing good strength and wear resistance.
Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance that is between O-1 and D-2 tool steels. It is commonly used for punches, dies, woodworking cutting tools, tooling for plastics, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
The bar is offered in two lengths: 18 inches with a shipping weight of approximately 4.79 lbs, and 36 inches with a shipping weight of about 9.57 lbs. Both lengths are currently in stock and ready to ship.
This product complies with RoHS (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH standards.
