•A-2 Ground Flat Stock is made from fine grain, electric furnace air-hardening, 5 chrome tool steel.
•It is a superior quality steel which has excellent wear and abrasion resistance properties.
•A-2 is furnished with a fully spheroidized structure and is 100 free of decarb and other surface imperfections.
•A-2 s low sulphur content makes it non-freemachining.
•HEAT TREATMENT: Preheat thoroughly at 1450°F, then raise to hardening temperature 1725° 1800°F and soak uniformly.
•For larger sections, use high side; for thin or smaller sections, use low side.
•Quench in still air or dry air blast at 125° 175°F, then TEMPER IMMEDIATELY.