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
3
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
5.3 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 A2 tool steel rectangle bar measures 0.5 inches in thickness and 3 inches in width, with maximum available lengths up to 72 inches. Multiple length options are in stock, ranging from 12 to 72 inches.

Yes, custom cuts are available from the warehouse, allowing you to order the A2 tool steel rectangle bar cut to your required length within the maximum 72-inch size.

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, wear resistance, and excellent heat treatment stability.

Yes, a material test report (MTR) is available for this product, providing assurance of its chemical composition and quality.

No, this product is not DFARS compliant and is not classified as domestic material.

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