ASTM A681:2008 O2 Steel: Specifications & Listings

ASTM A681:2008 O2: O2: oil-hardening cold work tool steel (UNS T31502). Specified in A681:2008.

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeASTM A681:2008 O2
Standard ASTM A681:2008
ApplicationsTaps, drills, reamers, punches, gauges
Most Active InWest (Gujarat, Maharashtra)
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Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn P S Si Cr V Mo
0.85-0.95 1.40-1.80 <=0.030 <=0.030 <=0.50 <=0.50 <=0.30 <=0.30
Mechanical Properties
Hardness <=217 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 8mm–150mm dia
Flat Bar 10×5mm–150×30mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

More data from ASTM A681:2008

From the standard
Maximum hardness in delivery condition 2 conditions
ConditionMaximum hardness (HB)
Annealed217
Cold drawn241
Maximum Brinell hardness (BHN).
Source: A681:2008, Table 2
Heat treatment and response to hardening hardening test conditions
Preheat temperature
1200 deg F (649 deg C)
Austenitizing, salt bath
1450 deg F (788 deg C)
Austenitizing, controlled atmosphere furnace
1475 deg F (802 deg C)
Austenitizing time
5 to 15 min
Quench medium
Oil
Tempering temperature
400 deg F (204 deg C)
Minimum hardness after treatment
59 HRC
Austenitizing temperatures are stipulated for the response to hardening test only.
Source: A681:2008, Table 3

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