1.2842 Tool Steel, also known as O2 Tool Steel or 90MnCrV8, is a versatile oil-hardening cold work tool steel valued for its toughness, wear resistance, and high dimensional stability. It’s a standard material in toolmaking industries worldwide, trusted for its consistent performance and excellent machinability. At Nifty Alloys LLC, we supply and export 1.2842 Tool Steel bars, plates, and blocks to clients across Dubai, UAE, and around the world. Whether you need tool steel for precision dies, cutting tools, or forming operations, we deliver mill-certified materials that meet international standards such as DIN, AISI, and ASTM.
What is 1.2842 Tool Steel?
1.2842 Tool Steel is a cold work tool steel grade designed for operations that demand high surface hardness, good toughness, and dimensional stability after heat treatment. It belongs to the oil-hardening tool steel family, which offers a balanced combination of strength and machinability. Known under different international designations — DIN 1.2842, AISI O2, BS BO2, or 90MnCrV8 — this grade is widely used for manufacturing punches, dies, blades, and gauges that operate under moderate loads and temperatures. Its composition makes it ideal for cold working operations that need sharp edges, tight tolerances, and long tool life. It responds well to heat treatment and provides a consistent hardness profile throughout the cross-section.
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Nifty Alloys LLC is a trusted 1.2842 tool steel supplier in Dubai, UAE, offering high-quality DIN 1.2842 / 90MnCrV8 / AISI O2 oil-hardening cold work tool steel known for its good wear resistance, toughness, and excellent machinability. This high-carbon, low-alloy grade provides high hardness (up to ~60 HRC), good dimensional stability, and reliable edge retention, making it ideal for cutting tools, shear blades, punches, dies, gauges, and woodworking tools. We supply 1.2842 steel in round bars, plates, and custom sizes with Mill Test Certificates (MTC) for full traceability and quality assurance. With ready stock and fast delivery, we serve across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and export to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, along with global exports to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. For a reliable 1.2842 tool steel stockist and exporter, Nifty Alloys ensures consistent quality, competitive pricing, and fast delivery.
