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
0.5
Width
1
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
1.8 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 0.5 inches in thickness and 1 inch in width, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It is annealed for stability during heat treatment and weighs approximately 1.8 pounds per 12-inch length.

Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse, with standard maximum lengths up to 72 inches. Multiple length options are in stock and ready to ship.

This 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 and wear resistance.

This product is not DFARS compliant and is not sourced domestically, so it may not meet specific regulatory or domestic sourcing requirements.

Yes, material test reports (MTR) are available for this product to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.

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