Drill Rod Tool Steels 02631083 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 02631083 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock used in toolmaking, die-making, and precision machining applications. Measuring 0.5 inches thick, 10 inches wide, and 36 inches long, this flat stock ships at 51.54 pounds and is held to tight dimensional tolerances throughout. The A2 grade designation indicates an air-hardening, medium-alloy cold-work tool steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial fabricators work with this material when building punches, dies, gauges, and similar precision tooling components.

This flat stock is suited for fabrication shops, tool rooms, and industrial machine shops requiring a reliable pre-cut A2 tool steel blank. The 36-inch length and 10-inch width provide sufficient material for a wide range of tooling blanks without excessive waste. The close thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches makes it well suited for applications where finished dimensions are critical and minimal stock removal is preferred. It is used in both prototype and production tooling environments.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel offers good dimensional stability during heat treatment compared to oil-hardening grades
• Thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment in tooling applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches ensures consistent cross-section
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches allows for standard cut-to-length variation
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches supports accurate layout and machining setups
• Single-piece minimum order quantity available for low-volume or prototype needs

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank suitable for use in tool and die fabrication, punch and die sets, gauges, and other precision cold-work tooling applications.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified tool and die makers or machinists familiar with cold-work tool steel processing. Always follow established shop safety practices when sawing, grinding, or milling tool steel stock. Heat treatment including hardening and tempering should follow the material manufacturer's recommended thermal cycles. Personal protective equipment including eye protection and appropriate gloves should be worn during all cutting and grinding operations.