Drill Rod Tool Steels 03717782 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03717782 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 0.125 inches thick, 1.25 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work steel known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is commonly used by machinists, tool and die makers, and metal fabricators to produce punches, dies, forming tools, and precision gauges. The controlled tolerances on all four dimensions make it suitable for applications where consistent stock size is critical before machining or hardening operations.

This flat stock is suited for use in tool rooms, machine shops, and fabrication facilities handling cold-work tooling applications. It is appropriate for making blanking dies, forming punches, shear blades, and other tooling components that require a balance of toughness and wear resistance. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for most single-component tooling projects, and the 0.125-inch thickness fits tooling designs requiring thin, precise sections.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for stable, low-distortion heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for tight dimensional control
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches for consistent fit in close-tolerance work
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches per standard bar stock practice
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches ensuring predictable stock geometry
• Ready-to-machine flat stock format reduces setup time at the tool room

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for cold-work tooling, die making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate carbide tooling and cutting fluids. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering of A2 tool steel, should be carried out by qualified heat-treat personnel following established metallurgical procedures for AISI A2. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or machining steel stock. Confirm all dimensional requirements before beginning material removal, as bar stock tolerances reflect pre-machined condition.