Can A2 Tool Steel Be Heat Treated to Withstand 700 MPa Stress?

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A2 Tool Steel can be heat treated to achieve a yield strength of approximately 1300 MPa, which is sufficient to withstand a bending stress of 700 MPa without plastic deformation. Tempering at higher temperatures, such as 100 degrees Celsius, has a minimal effect on increasing strength. Proper heat treatment processes are essential for optimizing the mechanical properties of A2 Tool Steel to meet specific stress requirements.

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Hi everyone,

I have a part that's made of A2 Tool Steel (unknown HRC). It needs to be able to withstand a bending force, stress of approx. 700 MPa, without plastically deforming. Is there a method to heat treat it to be able to withstand that stress?

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Isn't the yield strength of A2 tool steel like 1300MPa? This isn't enough?. Tempering it say 100 degrees more barely increases the strength.
 

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