A-2 Air Hardening Tool Steel

A-2 Air Hardening Tool Steel

Diehl Steel A-2 air hardening tool steel offers good wear resistance and machinability, high compressive strength and very good non-deforming properties.

August 13, 2012

Diehl Steel A-2 air hardening tool steel offers good wear resistance and machinability, high compressive strength and very good non-deforming properties. The company typically ships in-stock items within 24-48 hours.

Available in flats, hollowbar, rounds, squares, metric and standard forms, A-2 tool steel from Diehl also features deep hardening and high dimensional stability after hardening and tempering. By taking advantage of the company's Accu-Square service, orders can be machined to tool maker tolerances prior to shipping.

Glossary terms in this article

  • wear resistance
    Ability of the tool to withstand stresses that cause it to wear during cutting; an attribute linked to alloy composition, base material, thermal conditions, type of tooling and ope…
  • machinability
    The relative ease of machining metals and alloys.