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 tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.5" in thickness and 12" in width, with a maximum length of 36". It is made from A2 alloy tool steel, known for good strength and wear resistance, and is produced as a ground oversize bar.
Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance between O-1 and D-2 steels. It is typically used for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, tooling for plastics, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.
The product is available in two standard lengths: 18" and 36". While the data shows no custom cut warehouse availability, these lengths are in stock and ready to ship.
The A2 tool steel has a machinability rating of 65, indicating moderate ease of machining. This makes it suitable for precision tooling and applications requiring good wear resistance and strength.