Product Details
A-2 tool steel is a general-purpose, 5% chrome air hardening tool steel known for its superior wear resistance compared to S-7, A-6, and A-8 tool steels. It exhibits greater toughness and ductility than D-2 tool steel, making it a versatile choice for various applications. A-2 is a safe grade of tool steel to harden and can be heat treated in most tool room furnaces without difficulty. Its machinability rating is 65 when compared to a 1% carbon steel, highlighting its workability.
