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W2-A Application:Carbon tool steel products which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, which are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures.

Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Tool Die Steels W2-A USA - SAE , ASTM A686-1999 - Carbon tool steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of W2-A grade: ASTM A686-1999

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.85 1.50
Mn 0.10 0.40
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Si 0.10 0.40
Ni - 0.20
Cr - 0.15
Mo - 0.10
Cu - 0.20
V 0.15 0.35
W - 0.15
T72301

Mechanical properties of grade W2-A ASTM A686-1999

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
767 (≥) 572 (≥) 12 42 11 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 143

Physical properties of grade W2-A ASTM A686-1999

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
753 (≥) 281 (≥) 33 41 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 234
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
198 367 487

W2-A - Form of Supply

Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED

Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)

Grade Standard Country Application
T72301 AISI USA
Carbon tool steel products which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, which are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures.
W2-A SAE USA
Carbon tool steel products which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, which are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures.

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