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
1.5
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
4.0 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

This rectangle bar measures 0.75 inches in thickness and 1.5 inches in width, made from A2 alloy tool steel. It is annealed for stability during heat treatment and weighs approximately 4 pounds per 12-inch length.

Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse, with standard lengths ranging up to 72 inches. Various cut lengths such as 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72 inches are in stock and ready to ship.

Absolutely. The A2 tool steel offers good strength, wear resistance, and excellent heat treatment stability, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools for woodworking, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.

Yes, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available for this A2 tool steel rectangle bar, ensuring traceability and quality verification.

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

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