10 September, 2025

Tool steel is a specialized steel designed for machining, forming, and cutting metals and plastics under demanding conditions. Among these, D2 tool steel stands out as the “workhorse” in cold working applications, offering high hardness, excellent wear resistance, and outstanding dimensional stability after heat treatment. This article will delve into the composition and core characteristics […]

A2 Tool Steel is a prominent air-hardening, medium-alloy cold-work tool steel, recognized for its balanced properties and significant attainable hardness. This steel, part of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) classification system, typically contains carbon, chromium,  molybdenum, and vanadium. These alloying elements contribute to its excellent wear resistance and high hardenability, allowing for air