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
0.75
Width
0.75
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
2.0 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

The A2 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar measures 0.75 inches in thickness and width, forming a square cross-section. It is available in lengths up to 72 inches.

Yes, custom cutting is available from the warehouse, allowing you to order this bar in various lengths to suit your project needs.

This 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.

The bar is not DFARS compliant, but it does come with a Material Test Report (MTR) to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.

The bar is in stock and available in lengths from 12 to 72 inches. Shipping weights range from 2 pounds for a 12-inch piece up to 12 pounds for a 72-inch piece.

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