Drill Rod Tool Steels 03717832 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03717832 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. Measuring 0.125 inches thick, 3 inches wide, and 36 inches long, this flat stock ships in a ready-to-machine condition. A2 tool steel offers good dimensional stability during heat treatment and moderate toughness, making it a go-to material for punches, dies, gauges, and cutting tools. Thickness tolerance is held to plus or minus 0.001 inches, and square tolerance is held to plus or minus 0.003 inches, supporting close-tolerance work from the raw stock state. Weight is approximately 3.83 pounds per piece.

This flat stock is suited for machine shops, tool and die shops, and maintenance departments where A2 tool steel is specified. Common applications include blanking dies, forming dies, shear blades, and precision jigs. The 36-inch length allows machinists to cut multiple blanks from a single bar. The 3-inch width accommodates a wide range of die and punch blank sizes without requiring a wider starting stock. AISI Type A2 designation confirms air-hardening chemistry, which reduces distortion risk compared to oil-hardening grades.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - reduced distortion during heat treatment compared to oil-hardening grades
• Thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance machining
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches for consistent setup and fixturing
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Single-piece minimum order quantity - no bulk requirement

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for use wherever A2 material is specified in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with A2 material requirements. Always wear appropriate PPE when sawing or grinding tool steel stock. Heat treatment - including hardening and tempering cycles - should follow AISI A2 specifications and be performed in a controlled atmosphere or with appropriate anti-scale precautions to avoid decarburization. Allow material to reach ambient temperature before measuring to verify tolerances.