Property | Value |
---|---|
Mechanical Properties | |
Ultimate tensile strength | 670 – 710 MPa |
Yield strength | 345 – 350 MPa |
Young’s modulus (modulus of elasticity) | 190 GPa |
Elongation at break | 21% |
Physical Properties | |
Magnetism | Magnetic |
Weldability | Moderate |
Thermal Properties | |
Maximum service temperature | 195 – 245 °C |
Thermal expansion coefficient | 10.5 – 11 × 10-6/ºC |
Thermal conductivity | 36.1 – 39 W/(m·°C) |
Electrical Properties | |
Electrical resistivity | 40.7 – 56.2 µO*cm |
Post Treatments | |
Post-Processing | Hardening & Annealing |
Anodizing compatibility | Not suitable |
Common Applications | |
Cutting & Shearing tools | Cold-forming dies |
Die casting and molding dies |
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Seeking Tool steel A2 | 1.2363 | X100CrMoV5-1- Annealed State for CNC machining material that you can depend on and which performs excellently? MYT offers the finest quality of Tool Steel A2 in its annealed form, manufactured with a focus on high toughness, dimensional resistance, and wear capability to be utilized when producing high precision tools and components.
This air-hardening tool steel also provides a balanced set of qualities about machinability, long life, and performance, and as such is a common choice when it comes to many cutting tools, punches, and CNC-machined components.
CNC machining of tool steel A2 Alloy 2 offers the best combination of hardness and toughness for tooling. It is put to common use in both manual and computerized CNC machining because it is highly dimensionally stable and requires repeated extra heat treatment.
Great wear and retention resistance | Good machinability rating, A2 tool steel | Superior dimensional stability of A2 tool steel |
High toughness of annealed A2 steel | Minimum distortion air-hardening capability | Perfect for grit-polishing in hardening |
Whether it is an intricate cutting tool or long-lasting punches, this material will guarantee high invisibility, performance, and durability.
A2 tool steel is a popular choice as the industry that requires precision tolerance and strength: Used in:
CNC A2 tool steel for cutting tools | Dies and precision tooling | Cold working uses |
A2 tool steel punch manufacturing CNC | Gages and mandrels | Inserts and molds |
This means high-air hardening ability, with a low potential to cause distortion in the heat treatment process, making it possible to maintain a complex part geometry as it is after machining.
Which one is better: A2 or D2 Tool Steel?
Being able to tell the distinction between A2 vs D2 tool steel is the key to making the right selection of materials.
Feature | A2 Tool Steel | D2 Tool Steel |
Toughness | Higher | Lower |
Wear Resistance | Good | Excellent |
Machinability | Better | Moderate |
Distortion on Hardening | Minimal | Higher |
Best Use Case | Punches, dies, cutting tools | Long-wear tooling |
The CNC machine tool steel A2 is the right answer to applications using toughness in addition to wear resistance.
Particularly of interest to tool steel is the wear resistance of the CNC parts of A2 steel. A2 can maintain the surface under repeated stress of a mechanical nature. It can have an HRC of ~60 in post-hardened condition, which is perfectly suitable for working under high loads.
Additionally, the dimensional stability of A2 tool steel ensures that your final product retains its original tolerances, even after complex machining and heat treatments.
MYT Machining offers premium quality A2 tool steel CNC machining materials as per the special customized requirements. And, whether you are producing high-tolerance dies, punches, and tools, our high-quality annealed steel stock is ideal for productivity and performance.
As Tool steel A2 | 1.2363 | X100CrMoV5-1- Annealed state for CNC machining is a time-tested product, you’re buying a material that is already proven in the market with its robust reliability and efficiency. It has been versatile as cutting tools, precision punches, among others, which makes it successful in different industries and uses.
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A2 steel is deemed to be partially machinable (with a machinability rating of approximately 50 percent as compared to B1112 free-cutting steel). It is more machinable than D2.
No. After machining, it should be hardened and tempered before it can be used in such applications as dies and punches.
Air-Harden system leads to fewer distortions and retains shape and tolerance compared to oiled or water-hardened steels.
A2 is good at wear resistance, but D2 is better at it. A2 is less specialized and more versatile because of its balance of wear and toughness.
Yes. Its balance of machinability, toughness, and dimensional stability works well on high-volume CNC-driven runs.
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