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
0.5
Width
1.5
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
2.7 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
This rectangle bar measures 0.5 inches in thickness and 1.5 inches in width, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It is annealed for stability during heat treatment and offers good strength and wear resistance.
Yes, custom cuts are available from the warehouse. The bar can be ordered in lengths up to 72 inches, with multiple length options in stock.
This bar is commonly used for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its balanced wear resistance and strength.
No, this product is not DFARS compliant and is not sourced domestically.
