VT machining offers CNC Engraving for A2 Tool Steel (UNS T30102 / 1.2363 / SKD12), typically supplied annealed or hardened. Air-hardening with very low distortion; tougher than D2.
CNC Engraving Notes for A2 Tool Steel
Hardened A2 Tool Steel is engraved with carbide or diamond tools at shallow depth, or laser-marked when depth is not critical.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of A2 Tool Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Engraving A2 Tool Steel
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 65-115 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.028-0.088 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø1 mm end mill | 20690-24000 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO P — CVD-coated carbide |
| Coolant | Emulsion; neat oil for tapping |
Starting values for A2 Tool Steel, Annealed or hardened; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for A2 Tool Steel (UNS T30102 / 1.2363 / SKD12) is on the CNC Milling A2 Tool Steel page.
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Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc engraving guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC Engraving Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Engraving A2 Tool Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm A2 Tool Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed or hardened), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Why is A2 Tool Steel a good choice for CNC Engraving?
A2 Tool Steel is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling, which makes it well suited to CNC Engraving. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished A2 Tool Steel machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Does CNC Engraving A2 Tool Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most A2 Tool Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Engraving A2 Tool Steel?
CNC Engraving prototypes for A2 Tool Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Can VT machining make custom A2 Tool Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. A2 Tool Steel machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What surface finish is achievable on A2 Tool Steel with CNC Engraving?
Surface finish on A2 Tool Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.