A2 tool steel

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steel
aluminum alloy
gptkbp:airHardening true
gptkbp:annealingTemperature 843–871°C (1550–1600°F)
gptkbp:category cold work tool steel
gptkbp:containsElement carbon
iron
manganese
silicon
molybdenum
vanadium
chromium
gptkbp:corrosionResistance moderate
gptkbp:density 7.85 g/cm³
gptkbp:hardness Rockwell C 57-62 (after heat treatment)
gptkbp:heatTreatment air quench
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A2 tool steel
gptkbp:machinability moderate
gptkbp:meltingPoint 1420°C
gptkbp:primaryUse manufacturing
metalworking
tool and die making
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:AISI_A2
gptkb:UNS_T30102
gptkbp:temperingTemperature 177–538°C (350–1000°F)
gptkbp:toughness high
gptkbp:usedFor knives
blades
punches
dies
cold work applications
forming tools
shear blades
gptkbp:wearResistance good
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Crucible_Industries
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7