Aisi A2 Tool Steel Mechanical Properties
Type:Round bar
Delivery condition: Annealed black surface/Turned bright surface/Q+T
Aisi A2 Tool Steel Mechanical Properties: The Perfect Choice for High-Quality Tools
As a leading manufacturer in China, we are thrilled to introduce our latest product, the Aisi A2 Tool Steel. This high-quality steel offers excellent mechanical properties and is the perfect choice for producing durable and reliable tools. In this product introduction, we will explore the key features, advantages, and benefits of Aisi A2 Tool Steel, and why merchants should consider this product for their business needs.
Overview of Aisi A2 Tool Steel
Aisi A2 Tool Steel is a versatile and high-quality tool steel that provides excellent mechanical properties. This steel is produced through a process of air-hardening, which imparts a high level of toughness and wear resistance. Aisi A2 Tool Steel is an alloy steel, which contains Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium that provides a unique combination of properties that make it an ideal choice for the production of high-performance tools.
Key Features of Aisi A2 Tool Steel
Aisi A2 Tool Steel offers a range of features that make it an ideal choice for tool production. Among the key features of this steel are:
1. High level of toughness: Aisi A2 Tool Steel is well-known for its high level of toughness, which makes it ideal for producing durable and reliable tools. This property is achieved through the air-hardening process that Aisi A2 undergoes.
2. High level of wear resistance: The presence of Vanadium in Aisi A2 Tool Steel imparts a high level of wear resistance. This property is desirable in the production of tools that require cutting or abrasion resistance.
3. Good machinability: Aisi A2 Tool Steel is highly machinable, which makes it an easy material to work with when producing tools.
4. Good dimensional stability: Aisi A2 Tool Steel is highly stable in terms of dimension, which is a critical property needed in the production of precision tools.
Advantages of Aisi A2 Tool Steel
Aisi A2 Tool Steel offers several advantages over other tool steel grades. These include:
1. Versatility: Aisi A2 Tool Steel is capable of being used in a wide range of applications, making it highly versatile.
2. Cost-effectiveness: Aisi A2 Tool Steel is cost-effective, making it an ideal choice for tool manufacturers who are seeking high-quality at an affordable price.
3. High level of toughness: The high level of toughness offered by Aisi A2 Tool Steel makes it an ideal choice for producing tools that can withstand high levels of wear and tear.
4. Excellent wear resistance: The high level of wear resistance offered by Aisi A2 Tool Steel makes it an ideal choice for producing tools that are required to withstand abrasion or cutting operations.
Benefits of Aisi A2 Tool Steel
Merchants who choose to use Aisi A2 Tool Steel will enjoy several benefits. These include:
1. Increased tool life: Aisi A2 Tool Steel offers exceptional wear resistance, which translates into increased tool life. This means that tools made from Aisi A2 Tool Steel will last longer, thereby reducing tool replacement costs.
2. Improved performance: Due to the high level of toughness and wear resistance, tools made from Aisi A2 Tool Steel will offer improved performance in terms of precision and accuracy.
3. Reduced downtime: The high level of toughness and wear resistance offered by Aisi A2 Tool Steel means that tools made from this material will last longer, thereby reducing the need for frequent repairs and downtime.
4. Enhanced customer satisfaction: Producing tools from Aisi A2 Tool Steel means that merchants can offer their customers high-quality tools that are durable, reliable, and long-lasting. This enhanced quality will result in greater customer satisfaction and an increase in repeat business.
Conclusion
In summary, Aisi A2 Tool Steel offers a range of mechanical properties that make it a versatile and high-quality material for producing tools. This steel is cost-effective, highly machinable, and offers exceptional toughness and wear resistance. Merchants who choose to use Aisi A2 Tool Steel will enjoy improved tool life, enhanced performance, reduced downtime, and enhanced customer satisfaction. At our manufacturing facility in China, we are committed to producing high-quality Aisi A2 Tool Steel that meets the needs of our customers.
Products Description
An air hardening tool steel which, after heat treatment, offers a high abrasion resistance coupled with toughness. Due to its lower chromium content, the wear resistant properties of aisi A2 tool steel are not as great as those to be found in high carbon, high chromium steels such as 1.2080 and 1.2379 but it is much easier to machine than the latter qualities and can be ground to give a cutting edge which is less liable to crumble in service. Where tools of large mass are being produced this tool steel, being an air hardening quality, is more suitable than the oil or water hardening tool steels.

Heat treatment process
Tempering specification: quenching temperature 1050~1100 ℃, oil cooling, tempering temperature 660~680 ℃, hardness after treatment 49~52HRC
Tempering temperature 600~620 ℃, hardness after treatment 40~44HRC. Quenching temperature 800~850 ℃, hard 50HRC
Quenching temperature 1050~1100 ℃, oil cooling, tempering temperature 660~680 ℃, hardness after treatment 49~52HRC, tempering temperature 600~620 ℃, hardness after treatment 40~44HRC.

A2 Tool Steel Applications
● Precision stamping die.
● Precision blanking die for wire cutting and stamping die for various purposes.
● Tools for plastic deformation of difficult-to-process materials.
● Die for cold forging, deep drawing and wire rolling.
● High-speed blanking punch, stainless steel plate punch.
● Drawing die, crimping die, embossing die, abrasive plastic molding die.
● Ex-factory status: HB230-250
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Products parameters
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Standards |
DIN |
AISI |
JIS |
ГОСТ |
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X100CrMoV5 |
1.2363 |
A2 |
SKD12 |
9Ch5VF |
AISI A2 Equivalents’ Chemical Composition
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C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Cr |
Mo |
V |
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0.90-1.05 |
0.10-0.40 |
0.40-0.80 |
≤0.030 |
≤0.030 |
4.80-5.50 |
0.90-1.20 |
0.15-0.35 |
A2 Tool Steel Properties
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Size range : |
Diameter (mm) |
Thickness (mm) |
Width (mm) |
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8 - 450 |
6 - 350 |
Max 810 |
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Delivery condition : |
Soft annealed to max. 235 HB |
Heat Treatment:
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Soft annealing |
Temperature(°C) |
Cooling |
Hardness |
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610 - 650 |
furnace |
max. 235 HB |
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Forging |
Temperature(°C) |
Cooling |
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|
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850 - 1050 |
furnace |
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Hardening |
Temperature(°C) |
Cooling |
Tempering |
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960 - 1020 |
oil or air or hot bath |
see tempering diagram usually 160 - 550°C |
Surface conditions: scaled (hot working finish)/ground/rough machining/fine machining/based on the customer's requirement
Furnaces for metallurgical processing: electrode arc + LF/VD/VOD/ESR/Vacuum consumable electrode.
Ultrasonic inspection: 100% ultrasonic inspection for any inperfections or based on the customer's requirement
Product Picture

Our factory

Steel Making

Ingot Production

Forged Bars
Machinary
Characteristics of AISI A2 tool steel:
1. The hardness of A2 steel after heat treatment is higher than that of SKD11. After tempering at high temperature (500-520 ℃), it can reach 60-62HRC high hardness, which is higher than that of SKD11 in strength.
2. The toughness is twice that of SKD11. The toughness of A2 tool steel bar is more prominent in cold-working die steel. Therefore, there are few cracks and cracks in the steel made of A2 tool steel, which greatly improves the service life.
3. The residual stress after wire cutting is reduced by high temperature tempering. Therefore, the cracks and deformation of large molds and molds requiring precision are suppressed after online cutting.
4. The machinability exceeds SKD11. A2 tool steel has better machinability than SDK11. Therefore, using A2 can increase the die life and reduce the processing process. Purpose: precision blanking of blanking die/cold work forming die/cold drawing die/forming roller/punch/wire cutting processing and plastic deformation tool of various purpose stamping die/difficult to process materials.
Packing & Delivery

Packing & Delivery
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The inner size of container is below:
-- 20ft GP: 5.8m(length) x 2.13m(width) x 2.18m(high)
-- 40ft GP: 11.8m(length) x 2.13m(width) x 2.18m(high)
-- 40ft HG: 11.8m(length) x 2.13m(width) x 2.72m(high)
Our Service
1. Competitive price and quality from our own factory .
2. Best service with 24 hour`s reply .
3. Flexible payment with T/T,L/C , etc .
4. Smooth production ability(1000tons/month).
5. Quick delivery and standard exporting package.

Why choose us?
- We understand the importance of quality control and follow strict procedures to ensure the quality of our Die Steel Bar products.
- The corporate keeps towards the operation concept 'scientific administration, superior quality and performance primacy, client supreme for Aisi A2 Tool Steel Mechanical Properties.
- Our Die Steel Bar products are available in a range of sizes and specifications to meet the needs of various applications.
- We strengthen and refine internal management, continue to increase investment, continue to promote technological innovation and system innovation, and focus on improving our own market competitiveness.
- We offer a wide range of Die Steel Bar products designed to meet the needs of various industries.
- The company has always been committed to providing customers with products of high quality and fair prices.
- Our factory is equipped with the latest technology to produce high-quality Die Steel Bar products efficiently.
- At present, we uphold the long-term development of the enterprise vision and the pursuit of excellence, dedication to the community of enterprise purposes.
- Our factory is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery to produce Die Steel Bar products that meet the highest standards of quality.
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Relevant Steel Specifications of AISI T4 High Speed Tool Steels
| Country | USA | German | Japan |
| Standard | ASTM A600 | DIN EN ISO 4957 | JIS G4403 |
| Grades | T4/T12004 | S 18-1-2-5/1.3255 | SKH3 |
AISI T4 Tool Steel and Equivalents’ Chemical Composition
| ASTM A600 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | W | Mo | Co | ||||||||
| T4 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 3.75 | 4.50 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 17.50 | 19.00 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| DIN ISO 4957 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | W | Mo | Co | ||||||||
| S 18-1-2-5/1.3255 | 0.75 | 0.83 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 17.50 | 18.50 | 0.50 | 0.80 | 4.50 | 5.50 |
| JIS G4403 | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | V | W | Mo | Co | ||||||||
| SKH3 | 0.73 | 0.83 | … | 0.40 | 0.03 | 0.03 | … | 0.45 | 3.80 | 4.50 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 17.00 | 19.00 | … | … | 4.50 | 5.50 |
Mechanical Properties of T-4 Steel
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Modulus of elasticity | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
Thermal Properties of T4 Tool Steels
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Thermal expansion co-efficient | 11.9 µm/m°C | 6.6 µin/in°F |
Forging of ASTM T4 Tool Steel Materials
Forging of T4 steel can be carried out from 850 to 1120°C (1775 to 2100°F).
Preheat T4 steel material uniformly and slowly to 860-880°C.
Increase the forging temperature up to 1050-1120°C.
T4 hss tool steel should be cooled very slowly after forging.
AISI/ASTM T4 Tool Steel Heat Treatment and Properties
Hardening:
Harden T4 high speed tool steel from a temperature of 1260-1290oC followed by oil, air quenching or warm bath at 550oC. Hardness after quenching is 63-66 HRC.
Annealing:
T4 steel should be annealed after hot working. Increase the temperature of T4 high speed steel to 860°C(Max220°C per hour). Hold at the temperature and then cool slowly with the furnace. The annealed hardness achieved should be below HB255.
Tempering:
Tempering temperature: 2x 560-580oC. Hardness after tempering is 64-65 HRC.
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