AISI A2

A2 tool steel is a medium alloyed steel with good resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear and cracking. This combination makes A2 an all purpose tool steel for medium run cold work applications.

Product Features:

  • Medium wear resistance
  • High hardness and compressive strength
  • Good hardenability
  • Good machinability
  • Good resistance to chipping and cracking

Applications:

  • Cold forming
  • General cold work applications
  • Fine blanking

Technical Data

Chemical Analysis

CSiMnCrMoV
1.000.300.605.301.100.20

Best Coatings

Duplex-VARIANTIC® delivers superior wear resistance and toughness in cold forming and fine blanking — extending tool life and reducing downtime in medium-run applications.

Find the perfect match to boost durability and performance in cold work! Check our coating guide to discover the best solution for your application.