2-1/2x1-1/2x18 AIR HARDENING
STR54845
MFG #: 54845
$648.73
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- Hardness: C63.5-C65
- Length: 18 in
- Material: A2 Air Hardening Tool Steel
- Series: 497
- Thickness: 1-1/2 in
- Type: Precision Ground Standard Tolerance
- Width: 2-1/2 in
- Item 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
- Maintains close dimensional accuracy throughout the heat treating process, the wide 75 deg hardening range make this virtually foolproof
- Full length identification eliminates confusion with other steels
- Up to 50% more pieces per sharpening can be produced than with oil hardening steel