VT machining offers CNC Saw Cutting for A2 Tool Steel (UNS T30102 / 1.2363 / SKD12), typically supplied annealed or hardened. Air-hardening with very low distortion; tougher than D2.
CNC Saw Cutting Notes for A2 Tool Steel
CNC Saw Cutting is rarely the right route for A2 Tool Steel: in its usual condition (Annealed or hardened, ~250 HB annealed; 57-62 HRC hardened) it is not suited to this process. We normally recommend grinding, EDM or machining from bar instead — send the drawing and we will suggest the most economical method.
A2 Tool Steel saws quickly with standard bi-metal blades.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of A2 Tool Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.
Process Data for CNC Saw Cutting A2 Tool Steel
| Bandsaw blade speed | 30-55 m/min |
|---|---|
| Blade | M42 bi-metal, variable pitch |
| Length tolerance | ±0.2 mm (bandsaw) / ±0.1 mm (circular) |
Typical values for A2 Tool Steel, Annealed or hardened; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for A2 Tool Steel (UNS T30102 / 1.2363 / SKD12) is on the CNC Bending A2 Tool Steel page.
More on CNC Saw Cutting Alloy Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc saw cutting guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC Saw Cutting Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Saw Cutting 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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Send the drawing, the A2 Tool Steel condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Saw Cutting A2 Tool Steel?
CNC Saw Cutting 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.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Saw Cutting A2 Tool Steel?
Achievable tolerances for A2 Tool Steel forming depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
Does CNC Saw Cutting A2 Tool Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most A2 Tool Steel forming work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Saw Cutting A2 Tool Steel?
We form A2 Tool Steel sheet and plate to your developed flat pattern and bend sequence.
What surface finish is achievable on A2 Tool Steel with CNC Saw Cutting?
Surface finish on A2 Tool Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is CNC Saw Cutting A2 Tool Steel and how is it done?
CNC Saw Cutting A2 Tool Steel refers to cNC saw cutting sections bar, tube and plate to precise length for downstream machining. Applied to A2 Tool Steel — wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.