Shear blades
Shear blades made from A2 steel are used in industrial shearing machines for cutting sheet metal, paper, plastic, and various other materials. With its medium wear resistance, A2 is designed to enable these blades to retain their sharpness over extended periods, minimising the necessity for frequent sharpening and replacement.
Punching and Stamping Tools
A2 steel is commonly used in the production of punching dies and punches. These tools need to withstand frequent impacts and high pressures, and the firmness of A2 steel guarantees lasting effectiveness.
Stamping dies crafted from A2 tool steel are essential for cutting and shaping materials during manufacturing. The steel’s durability and wear resistance play a vital role in upholding accuracy in large-scale production operations.
Metal Bending Tools
Bending tools play a crucial role in shaping metal and other materials into specific forms through the application of pressure. They are essential for manufacturing and construction, enabling the production of intricate designs and structural components.
A2 tool steel is ideal for bending tools due to its combination of rigidity, resilience, and wear resistance, which makes it perfect for the intense conditions typical of bending operations.
Metal Forming Tools
A2 tool steel finds its application in a range of forming tools, including roll forming, thread rolling, and tube and pipe forming. These tools endure substantial mechanical strains and must retain their shape over time. A2 steel is an excellent choice for such tools due to its wear resistance and toughness.
Additionally, A2 steel is utilised in bending and forming dies that shape metal sheets and other materials. Its stability and capacity to withstand pressure guarantee precise and consistent forming operations.
Cold Pilger Mandrels
Cold pilgering is a method employed to decrease the diameter and wall thickness of metal tubes, especially in the manufacturing of seamless pipes.
A2 tool steel is a great choice for cold pilger mandrels because of its mechanical characteristics such as sturdiness and strength.
Mould for Plastic Processing
A2 tool steel is an excellent choice for moulds used in plastic processing, especially for injection moulding, blow moulding, and compression moulding. With its hardness, wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability combined, A2 ensures that moulds can endure the demanding requirements of plastic moulding processes, while producing accurate and high-quality plastic parts.
By using A2 steel in moulds, manufacturers can benefit from prolonged mould lifespan, consistent product quality, and cost-effectiveness in plastic manufacturing.
Embossing Dies
Embossing dies are essential tools for creating intricate designs on various different materials such as metal, leather, plastic, and paper. These dies have to withstand immense pressure and frequent use without compromising their intricate patterns and shapes.
A2 tool steel is the perfect material for embossing dies due to its resilience and maintaining its shape and size over time. This makes it highly suitable for enduring the demanding requirements of embossing processes while ensuring precise and consistent designs.
A2 Tool Steel Suppliers
AKM Steels specialises in providing high-quality tool steel for the engineering industry. As a steel stockholder, we take pride in offering a wide range of ex-stock, to meet the specific needs of our customers.
A2 tool steel is used in the manufacturing of tools for shaping various materials such as metal and wood. This particular grade provides intermediate wear-resistant characteristics, better than O1, but less than D2.
Our A2 is provided in the soft, annealed condition, to max. 241 HB. We also offer bandsaw cutting services for our A2 rounds and plates. For more information on how we can help you please contact us today.