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
0.375
Width
6
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
8.0 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 rectangle bar measures 0.375 inches in thickness and 6 inches in width, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It is annealed for stability during heat treatment and weighs approximately 8 pounds per 12-inch length.

Yes, the bar is available in multiple lengths up to 72 inches and can be custom cut at the warehouse to your specified size.

This bar is ideal for manufacturing punches, dies, cutting tools for woodworking, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its good strength and wear resistance.

Yes, multiple length options are in stock and available for immediate shipment from MSP Metals.

Yes, a material test report (MTR) is available for this product to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.

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