{"product_id":"drill-rod-tool-steels-01744390-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","title":"Drill Rod Tool Steels 01744390 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 01744390 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 7\/16 inch thick, 4 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is a chromium-molybdenum air-hardening grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its balance of toughness and wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied in the annealed condition and is ready for machining, profiling, and heat treating by tool and die shops, machinists, and industrial maintenance professionals who fabricate punches, dies, blades, gauges, and similar tooling components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flat bar is suited for low-to-medium production tooling applications in both job shop and manufacturing environments. Typical uses include die plates, forming dies, blanking punches, cutting tools, and precision gauges where tight dimensional control before and after hardening is critical. The 36-inch length provides sufficient material for most single-piece tooling applications without excessive scrap loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA2 air-hardening tool steel grade for minimal distortion during heat treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThickness tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal allowance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength tolerance of plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSquareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAISI A2 material specification meets standard tool steel designations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for general tooling and die-making applications requiring AISI A2 material specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachining and heat treating of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified tool and die makers or machinists familiar with air-hardening steel procedures. Always allow adequate stock for finish grinding after hardening to achieve final dimensional tolerances. Use appropriate cutting fluids during machining and follow the steel supplier or heat treater recommendations for austenitizing temperature, air-quench practice, and tempering cycles. Handle flat stock carefully to avoid surface damage that could initiate cracks during hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tool Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e: AISI A2 Air-Hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7\/16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquareness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Edge 0.003 inches, Ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18.61 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31231200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01744390\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DRILL ROD \u0026 TOOL STEELS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084763427122,"sku":"01744390","price":508.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/0bd010a1cae711f9686084786dbdb869_249ef055-8741-440e-8b0e-1e8116bcab7f.jpg?v=1790058446","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/drill-rod-tool-steels-01744390-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}