Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718020 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718020 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 3/16 inches thick, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is a versatile air-hardening grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is precision ground to tight tolerances, including a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches. It is used by machinists, toolmakers, and die makers who need reliable raw stock for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and similar tooling components.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance departments that work with custom tooling. The 36-inch length provides useful stock for cutting multiple blanks or machining longer components. The A2 grade is a common choice where moderate toughness and good hardenability are required without the distortion risk associated with oil-hardening grades. Licensed tradespeople and precision machinists working in industrial and light manufacturing environments are the typical end users.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel grade with good dimensional stability during hardening
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise fitment in tooling applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• 36-inch length provides ample stock for multiple blanks or longer workpieces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement flat stock bar for tooling applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate tooling and personal protective equipment. Always follow established shop safety procedures when sawing or grinding tool steel. Heat treatment of A2 steel should be performed according to the material supplier guidelines and applicable shop standards. Consult applicable industry codes and your facility safety program before beginning any hot work or heat-treat operations.