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
2
Width
8
Alloy
A2
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
MSP Metals
Weight/Lineal Foot
50.1 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 tool steel rectangle bar measures 2 inches in thickness and 8 inches in width, with a maximum length of 72 inches. It is made from A2 alloy tool steel, annealed for stability during heat treatment, and weighs approximately 50.1 pounds per 12-inch length.

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

Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse, with standard length options ranging from 12 to 72 inches, allowing you to select the size that best fits your project requirements.

Yes, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available for this product, providing detailed certification of its chemical and physical properties.

The product is in stock and available in multiple lengths, with shipping weights ranging from about 50 pounds for a 12-inch length up to over 300 pounds for a 72-inch length.

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