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AISI A2

Typical analysis

C
Cr
V
Mo
1.00
5.00
0.15
1.00

A deep hardening steel with excellent toughness, outstanding wear resistance and good machining properties.

Typical applications

Tools and dies for blanking, punching, piercing, bending, planing, forming, embossing, tube and rod drawing, deep drawing, thread drawing, shear blades, trimming tools, gauges, grooved rolls, heavily stressed woodworking tools and so on.

Thermal Process
Temperature (Celsius)
Forging 1050°C - 900°C
Annealing

840°C - 870°C tensile strength as annealed ( 44 - 51 tons per Sq. inch )

Hardness: 204 - 234 BHN
Hardening 950°C - 980°C in Air or Oil

Tempering
( maximum wear)

175°C - 205°C

Tempering
( maximum toughness)		 Double temper at 480°C
Quenching medium Air
Obtainable hardness
( HRC )		 63 - 66
Wear resistance High
Toughness Medium
Distortion in heat treating Lowest
Machinability Medium
Red hardness High
 
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