Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718194 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718194 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmaking, die work, jig fabrication, and precision machining applications. Measuring 0.25 inches thick, 3 inches wide, and 36 inches long, this flat stock ships in a ready-to-machine condition. A2 tool steel is known for its balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness relative to other air-hardening grades, making it a reliable choice for blanking dies, forming dies, punches, and similar toolroom components. The piece weighs approximately 7.65 pounds and is manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances throughout.

This flat stock is suited for tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments requiring precision-ground or precision-rolled A2 material in a standard bar size. It fits common bench-scale toolroom projects where a 0.25-inch by 3-inch cross section is specified. The 36-inch length allows for multiple blanks to be cut from a single piece. Typical end users include tool and die makers, machinists, and industrial maintenance technicians working in both production and job-shop environments.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for consistent, low-distortion heat treatment in air or inert atmosphere
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise fit in close-tolerance tooling setups
• 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-piece minimum order quantity for flexible procurement without bulk commitment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for use in toolroom, die-making, and precision fabrication applications requiring this material grade and cross-section.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate metalworking equipment. Carbide or cobalt tooling is typically recommended for sawing and milling A2 tool steel in the annealed condition. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should follow established metallurgical procedures for AISI A2 and be performed by qualified personnel with suitable furnace equipment. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding tool steel.