Material Type

Metal

Material Sub-Type

Tool Steel

Material Name

Tool Steel A2

Tool steel A2 is a type of high-carbon, high-chromium cold work tool steel. It is known for its good wear resistance and ability to retain a sharp cutting edge. A2 steel is often used in applications where durability and longevity are important, such as in the manufacture of cutting tools and dies. It can be hardened and tempered to achieve a range of hardness levels, making it suitable for a variety of applications. Overall, A2 tool steel is a versatile and reliable option for tools that require a high level of wear resistance and durability.

Cost
Lead Time

4-5 Days

Processes

CNC Machining

Metric

English

Note: Properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes.

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Mechanical Properties

Yield Tensile Strength

1970 MPa

Ultimate Tensile Strength

2199 MPa

Tensile Modulus

214 GPa

Shear Strength

-

Shear Modulus

-

Fatigue Strength

-

Elongation At Break

5 %

Poisson's Ratio

-

Hardness

60 HRC

Density

7.9 g/cm³

Impact Strength (ASTM)

-

Electrical/Magnetic Properties

Surface Resistance (ANSI)

-

Magnetism

Moderate

Thermal Properties

Heat Deflection Temperature

195 °C

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

10.8 µm/(m⋅°C

Specific Heat Capacity

-

Thermal Conductivity

37.5 W/(m⋅°C)

Melting Point

-

Chemical Properties

Corrosion Resistance

Moderate

Tool Steel A2

Highly wear-resistant and shock-resistant tool steel

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Material Datasheet

Material Type

Metal

Material Sub-Type

Tool Steel

Material Name

Tool Steel A2

Note: Properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes.

Mechanical Properties

Yield Tensile Strength

1970 MPa

285.7 Ksi

Ultimate Tensile Strength

2199 MPa

319.0 Ksi

Tensile Modulus

214 GPa

31.0 Msi

Shear Strength

-

-

Shear Modulus

-

-

Fatigue Strength

-

-

Elongation At Break

5 %

-

Poisson's Ratio

-

-

Hardness

60 HRC

-

Density

7.9 g/cm³

0.284 lb/in³

Impact Strength (ASTM)

-

-

Electrical/Magnetic Properties

Surface Resistance (ANSI)

-

-

Magnetism

Moderate

-

Thermal Properties

Heat Deflection Temperature

195 °C

383 °F

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

10.8 µm/(m⋅°C

6.0 µin/(in⋅°F)

Specific Heat Capacity

-

-

Thermal Conductivity

37.5 W/(m⋅°C)

21.7 BTU/(h⋅ft⋅°F)

Melting Point

-

-

Chemical Properties

Corrosion Resistance

Moderate

-

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