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.
Product Information
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Thickness
1.5
Width
12
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
63.7 pounds
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 1.5 inches in thickness and 12 inches in width, made from A2 alloy tool steel. It is annealed for stability during heat treatment and weighs approximately 63.7 pounds.
Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse. The maximum standard length offered is 72 inches.
This A2 tool steel bar is commonly used for punches, dies, woodworking cutting tools, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives due to its good strength and wear resistance.
No, this product is not DFARS compliant and is not classified as domestic material.
