A2 Tool Steel | 1.2363 | X100CrMoV5 | SKD12 | BA2 Steel
A2 steel is suitable for plastic deformation tools for difficult to process materials, precision stamping dies, dies for cold forging, deep drawing and threading, high-speed blanking punches, stainless steel plate punches, etc.
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- China
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- 2000 Tons/Month
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A2 TOOL STEEL
| Smelting and Manufacture Method: | LF+VD+Forged |
| Delivery Condition: | Annealed |
| Delivery hardness： | ≤229 HBS |
| UT Test Standard: | Sep 1921-84 Class3 D/d,E/e |
A2 STEEL GRADE COMPARISON AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION COMPARISON
| Standard/Steel Grade | Chemical Composition(%) | ||||||
| C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | V | ||
| ASTM | A2 | 0.95~1.05 | 0.10~0.50 | 0.40~1.00 | 4.75~5.50 | 0.90~1.40 | 0.15~0.50 |
| DIN/W-Nr. | X100CrMoV5-1/1.2363 | 0.95~1.05 | 0.20~0.40 | 0.40~0.70 | 4.80~5.50 | 0.90~1.20 | 0.10~0.30 |
| JIS | SKD12 | 0.95~1.05 | 0.10~0.40 | 0.40~0.80 | 4.80~5.50 | 0.90~1.20 | 0.15~0.35 |
APPLICATION
A2 steel is suitable for plastic deformation tools for difficult to process materials, precision stamping dies, dies for cold forging, deep drawing and threading, high-speed blanking punches, stainless steel plate punches, etc.
A2 Tool Steel Characteristics
A2 tool steel is an air hardened tool steel with a wide range of applications. A2 steel has good toughness and blade sharpness retention. Its wear resistance is between O1 steel and D2 steel. After heat treatment, its hardness becomes very high, ranging from 57 to 62 HRC.
One of the advantages of A2 tool steel is its good toughness. This means that it is not easily broken or deformed when subjected to impact or vibration. This makes A2 tool steel very suitable for manufacturing tools that need to withstand high impact forces, such as hammers, punches, etc.
In addition, A2 tool steel also has good blade sharpness retention. This means that after a period of use, the blade can still remain sharp. This is very important for tools that require frequent use, as it can save time and labor.
Another advantage of A2 tool steel is its high wear resistance. This means that it can be used for a long time under harsh working conditions without wear or damage. This makes A2 tool steel very suitable for manufacturing tools that need to withstand high wear, such as drill bits, milling cutters, etc.
However, A2 tool steel also has some drawbacks. Firstly, it cannot improve hardness through heat treatment. This means that after a period of use, it may become soft and lose its original performance. Therefore, when using A2 tool steel to manufacture tools, it is necessary to pay attention to regular inspection and maintenance.
In short, A2 tool steel is a very excellent tool steel material. It has excellent toughness, blade sharpness retention, and wear resistance, and is suitable for manufacturing various types of tools. Although it has some drawbacks, these drawbacks do not affect its widespread application in the market. If you are looking for a high-performance tool steel material, A2 tool steel is definitely a good choice.
A2 tool steel is widely used in the hardware industry, such as automotive maintenance, mechanical manufacturing, electronics, and other fields. In these fields, A2 tool steel is used to manufacture various types of tools, molds, and other parts. For example, in the automotive maintenance industry, A2 tool steel is used to manufacture various types of wrenches, screwdrivers, and other manual tools; In the mechanical manufacturing industry, A2 tool steel is used to manufacture various types of milling cutters, drill bits, and other cutting tools; In the electronic and electrical industry, A2 tool steel is used to manufacture various types of pliers, clamps, and other clamping tools.
In short, A2 tool steel is a very excellent tool steel material. It has excellent performance and a wide range of applications. If you are looking for a high-performance tool steel material to meet your needs, A2 tool steel is definitely a good choice.
