Made in USA A-2 Air Hardening Flat Stock 4"x1/16"x18" 0057497

This high-performance A2 air hardening flat stock steel is ideal for punches and dies in long production runs, offering up to 50% more pieces per sharpening than oil hardening steel. Its 5% chromium content provides exceptional wear resistance, making it perfect for stamping abrasive materials like silicon stainless steels and monel metal. The steel maintains close dimensional accuracy throughout the heat treating process and has a wide 75-degree hardening range, ensuring foolproof results. Suitable for a variety of industries, this steel is a reliable choice for applications requiring high accuracy and durability.

Top product features:

• The 5 chromium content makes this steel especially desirable for punches and dies to be used in long production runs since it gives the tools far longer life.
• High wear resistance is also ideal for punches and dies to stamp silicon stainless steels monel metal and other types of abrasive material.
• The wide 75 degree hardening range makes this virtually foolproof full-length identification eliminates confusion with other steels.

Top product applications:

• Punches
• Dies
• Stamping silicon, stainless steels, monel metal, and other types of abrasive material