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
6
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
10.6 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 6 inches in width, made from A2 tool steel alloy. It comes annealed for stability during heat treatment and has a maximum length of 72 inches.

Yes, A2 tool steel offers good strength and wear resistance, making it ideal for punches, dies, woodworking cutting tools, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.

Custom cuts are available from the warehouse, with lengths ranging up to 72 inches. Shipping weight varies by length, for example, a 12-inch piece weighs approximately 10.6 pounds.

Yes, MTR reports are available for this product to verify its material composition and quality.

This product is not DFARS compliant and is not sourced domestically.

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