Drill Rod Tool Steels 03717907 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03717907 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 5/32 inches thick, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its balance of toughness and wear resistance. This flat stock is ground to tight tolerances, making it suitable for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who need a reliable, ready-to-use starting blank for tooling applications. It ships in single-bar quantities and weighs approximately 1.99 pounds.

This flat stock is used in toolmaking, die making, punch and die sets, gauges, and general machining applications where a stable, machinable steel blank is required. A2 air-hardening steel is well suited for shops producing short-run dies, form tools, and cutting tools. Its air-hardening characteristic reduces distortion compared to oil-hardening grades, making it a practical choice for precision tooling work in both job shop and production environments.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel per AISI specification - reduced distortion during heat treatment compared to oil-hardening grades
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent stock removal and close-tolerance work
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Single-bar packaging with no minimum order beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank for use in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications requiring AISI A2 cold-work tool steel.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock is machined and heat-treated by toolmakers or machinists using conventional metalworking equipment. Follow the steel manufacturer's recommended austenitizing, hardening, and tempering temperatures for A2 grade stock. Allow parts to reach ambient temperature before final grinding after heat treatment to minimize residual stress. Proper personal protective equipment should be worn during all cutting, grinding, and heat-treatment operations.