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1.25" X 8" Tool Steel Rectangle Bar A2 -
Part #: mp-00002565
$409.38 ea.
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1.25" X 8" Tool Steel Rectangle Bar A2Part #: mp-00002565

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Dimensions:
  • Thickness: 1.25 "
  • Width: 8 "
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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
1.25
Width
8
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
35.4 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
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FAQs

What are the dimensions and available lengths for the 1.25" x 8" Tool Steel Rectangle Bar A2?

This tool steel rectangle bar measures 1.25 inches thick and 8 inches wide, with available lengths up to 72 inches. Multiple length options are in stock, including 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72 inches.

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

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

Yes, custom cutting is available from the warehouse to meet your specific length requirements.

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