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
Width
2.5
Max Length
36
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Yes
RoHS
Yes 6C
REACH
No
Eniteo Vendor ID
3145
Custom Cut Warehouse
0
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Ground Oversize
Weight/Lineal Foot
8.69 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
100
Density g/cm^3
8
Melting Point °F
2570 - 2650
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
50
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
200 - 235
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
8
Machinability %
65
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
94 - 99
Elongation % in 2 in.
21
Shear Strength KSI
65
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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 1 inch in thickness and 2.5 inches in width, made from A2 tool steel. It is ground oversize for precision and has a maximum length of 36 inches. The alloy contains carbon, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and other elements to provide good strength and wear resistance.

Yes, A2 tool steel offers excellent stability during heat treatment and wear resistance between O-1 and D-2 steels, making it ideal for punches, dies, cutting tools in woodworking, plastic tooling, dowel pins, hammers, and industrial knives.

Custom cut lengths are not available from the warehouse for this product. However, it is offered in two standard lengths: 18 inches and 36 inches, both in stock and ready to ship.

Yes, material test reports (MTRs) are available for this A2 tool steel rectangle bar, ensuring traceability and quality verification.

This product is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) but does not meet REACH certification. It adheres to ASTM and SAE standards relevant to tool steel.

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