MetalTek,MTEK A2 Cast UNS T90102 Tool Steel Sheet,Plate

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MetalTek MTEK A2 Cast UNS T90102 Tool Steel Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: # **Product Introduction: MetalTek MTEK A2 Cast Tool Steel (UNS T90102)** ## **1. Overview** **MetalTek MTEK A2 Cast Tool Steel** is a premium **air-hardening, chromium-molybdenum-vanadium cold work tool steel** manufactured via **specialized investment casting processes** to produce near-net-shape components with complex geometries. Designated under the Unified Numbering System as **UNS T90102** (the cast equivalent of wrought AISI A2, UNS T30102), this material delivers the essential properties of standard A2 tool steel—**good wear resistance, high toughness, and excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment**—in cast form. By utilizing investment casting, MetalTek enables the production of large, intricate, or customized tooling components that would be prohibitively expensive or impossible to machine from solid bar stock, while maintaining consistent metallurgical quality and performance. ## **2. International Standards & Specifications** This material is the cast product form counterpart to the widely recognized wrought A2 standard. * **Primary Standard Designations:** * **UNS T90102:** Unified Numbering System designation for **Cast A2 Tool Steel**. * **AISI A2 (Cast Equivalent):** American Iron and Steel Institute classification reference. * **ASTM A597:** Standard Specification for **Cast Tool Steel** (the governing specification for cast tool steels, with Grade CA-2 often corresponding to A2 composition). * **Key International Equivalents (Wrought Reference):** * **Wrought Equivalent:** **AISI A2 / UNS T30102 / DIN 1.2363 / JIS SKD12**. * **Common Industry Designations:** Often referred to as **Cast A2**, **Investment Cast A2 Tool Steel**, or by foundry-specific grade names like **CA-2**. ## **3. Chemical Composition (Weight %, per ASTM A597 CA-2 typical)** The composition is carefully controlled to match the performance of wrought A2, with adjustments for castability and microstructure. | Element | Typical Range (%) | Role & Benefit | |---------|------------------|----------------| | **Carbon (C)** | 0.95 – 1.05 | Provides hardness and wear resistance. Controlled to balance hardness with castability. | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 4.75 – 5.50 | Provides hardenability, wear resistance, and moderate corrosion resistance. | | **Molybdenum (Mo)** | 0.90 – 1.40 | Enhances hardenability, toughness, and refines grain structure in the cast state. | | **Vanadium (V)** | 0.15 – 0.50 | Forms hard vanadium carbides for wear resistance and acts as a potent grain refiner, critical for controlling the as-cast microstructure. | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.40 – 1.00 | Aids in deoxidation and hardenability. | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.10 – 0.60 | Deoxidizer and solid solution strengthener. | | **Additional Foundry Practice:** May include grain refiners and strict melting controls (e.g., Argon-Oxygen Decarburization) to ensure cleanliness and homogeneity. ## **4. Typical Physical & Mechanical Properties (Heat Treated)** * **As-Cast Condition:** Supplied annealed for machinability. Microstructure is fully transformed via heat treatment to match wrought properties. * **Recommended Heat Treatment:** Similar to wrought A2 but may require specific soak times due to cast microstructure. * **Preheating:** 650-700°C (1200-1290°F) * **Austenitizing:** 940-980°C (1725-1795°F) * **Quenching:** **Air cool** (standard, minimal distortion). * **Tempering:** **Double tempering** at 175-540°C (350-1000°F) based on desired hardness/toughness balance. * **Mechanical Properties (Hardened & Double Tempered):** * **Hardness:** **58 – 62 HRC** (achievable, comparable to wrought A2). * **Tensile Strength:** 1850 – 2050 MPa (268,000 – 297,000 psi) * **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** High. * **Impact Toughness (Charpy):** **Good.** Slightly more isotropic than wrought due to equiaxed cast grains, though overall levels are comparable when properly processed. * **Wear Resistance:** **Very Good,** suitable for blanking, forming, and cutting applications. * **Key Advantages of Cast Form:** * **Geometry Complexity:** Can produce internal passages, contours, and integrated features in one piece. * **Material & Machining Savings:** Significant reduction in buy-to-fly ratio and rough machining hours. * **Rapid Prototyping:** Faster production of complex tooling prototypes. * **Large Component Capability:** Can cast very large sections unsuitable for forged billets. ## **5. Product Application** MTEK A2 Cast Tool Steel is ideal for **large, complex, or customized tooling components** where near-net-shape manufacturing offers economic or geometric advantages. * **Large Forming & Stamping Dies:** * **Automotive body panel dies,** especially with complex curvatures. * **Large bending and forming dies** for aerospace or heavy industry. * **Specialized Cutting & Shearing Tools:** * **Custom industrial knife bodies** with complex profiles or internal features. * **Large shear blade holders and assemblies.** * **Wear Parts & Machine Components:** * **Rolls, guides, and wear plates** with intricate cooling channels or mounting features. * **Anvil blocks and tool holders** for forging and pressing. * **Plastic & Rubber Molds:** * **Large mold bases or cavity blocks** with conformal cooling channels cast directly into the tool. ## **6. Key Features & Advantages** * **Complex Geometry Enablement:** The primary benefit. Creates monolithic tools with internal features impossible to machine. * **Cost-Effectiveness for Complex Shapes:** Dramatically reduces material waste and machining time for intricate components. * **Consistent Metallurgical Properties:** Advanced foundry techniques ensure uniform composition and microstructure throughout the casting. * **Good Machinability in Annealed State:** Can be finish-machined similarly to wrought A2 after casting. * **Isotropic Structure:** The as-cast grain structure can be more uniform in all directions than the directional grain flow of wrought material, potentially offering more consistent properties. * **Scalability:** Can produce components from a few pounds to several tons. ## **7. Processing & Quality Considerations** * **Pattern & Mold Design:** Critical first step. Requires expertise to account for shrinkage, gating, and riser design to ensure soundness. * **Heat Treatment is Mandatory:** As-cast properties are not suitable for service. Must undergo full AQT cycle. * **Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):** Essential for critical components. Typically includes **radiographic (X-ray) inspection** to check for internal porosity or shrinkage, and **liquid penetrant inspection** for surface defects. * **Finish Machining:** All critical surfaces and dimensions require final machining after heat treatment to achieve required tolerances and finishes. * **Potential for Casting Defects:** Risk of micro-porosity or inclusions exists and must be managed through rigorous process control and inspection. **Summary:** MetalTek MTEK A2 Cast Tool Steel (UNS T90102) redefines the manufacturing paradigm for complex tooling by applying investment casting technology to a trusted cold work steel alloy. It is not merely an alternative to wrought A2, but a strategic solution for a specific class of components: those that are large, geometrically intricate, or would incur excessive cost and lead time if machined from solid. By delivering the core performance of A2 in a near-net-shape form, it enables innovative tool designs, reduces total manufacturing cost for complex parts, and accelerates time-to-market for specialized tooling. For engineers designing the next generation of forming dies, large wear components, or tools with integrated functionality, cast A2 provides a powerful and proven material option. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: MetalTek MTEK A2 Cast UNS T90102 Tool Steel Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <7065 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: MetalTek MTEK A2 Cast UNS T90102 Tool Steel Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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