Drill Rod Tool Steels 02630812 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 02630812 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications. It measures 5/64 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 36 inches long, with a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance fitment. A2 tool steel offers good toughness and wear resistance with minimal distortion during air hardening, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and similar toolroom components. This flat stock ships at 0.81 pounds and is sold in single-piece quantity.

This flat stock is suited for machine shops, toolrooms, and metal fabrication environments where A2 tool steel is specified. It is a common choice for blanks, form dies, and cutting tools that will be finish-ground after hardening. The 36-inch length allows multiple parts to be cut from a single bar, reducing material waste in short-run toolmaking work. Machinists and tool-and-die makers working to AISI A2 specifications will find this stock ready for layout, machining, and heat treatment.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel with minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Close thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision toolroom use
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches for consistent fit in machined setups
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches - account for this when planning cuts
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches for reliable squareness across the cross-section
• Single-piece minimum order quantity for low-volume and prototype work

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 tool steel flat stock suitable for toolroom applications requiring air-hardening grade material in 5/64 inch by 1 inch cross-section.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock is typically processed by machinists and tool-and-die makers using conventional milling, grinding, and sawing equipment. Always anneal or stress-relieve the material before finish machining if required by the application. Heat treatment should follow AISI A2 air-hardening guidelines and be performed by qualified personnel using controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace equipment. Handle cut edges with care, as machined tool steel can have sharp burrs.