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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Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Yes
RoHS
Yes 6C
REACH
No
Custom Cut Warehouse
1
Thickness
3
Width
6
Max Length
36
Alloy
A2
Production Method
Precision Ground/Milled
Weight/Lineal Foot
61.13 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

The A2 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar measures 3 inches in thickness and 6 inches in width, with a maximum length of 36 inches. It is precision ground and milled to ensure accurate dimensions and a smooth surface finish.

Yes, this A2 tool steel bar 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.

Yes, custom cut lengths are available for this product. The custom cutting is performed at warehouse 1, ensuring you receive the exact size needed for your project.

This tool steel bar is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.

Yes, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available for this product to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.

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