Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718376 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718376 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 3/8 inches thick, 3/4 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance, making it a preferred choice for dies, punches, gauges, and precision tooling components. This flat stock ships in its pre-hardened or annealed condition and is ready for machining before hardening. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial fabricators work with this material to produce custom tooling components with tight tolerances.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool-and-die operations, and maintenance departments that require reliable A2 tool steel in a standard bar format. The 36-inch length accommodates a wide range of part layouts without excessive material waste. Tight thickness and width tolerances support precision machining workflows where consistent stock dimensions reduce setup time and inspection steps.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for dimensional stability during heat treat
• Thickness: 3/8 inches with tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Width: 3/4 inches with tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length: 36 inches with tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance: plus or minus 0.003 inches for consistent cross-section geometry
• Weighs approximately 2.87 pounds per bar

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock bar suitable for use in die making, punch fabrication, gauging, and general precision tooling applications requiring air-hardening tool steel.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate metalworking equipment. Heat treatment - including hardening and tempering - should follow AISI A2 tool steel guidelines and is typically performed by a qualified heat treater or tool room professional. Always allow the material to reach ambient temperature before performing finish-ground measurements. Proper personal protective equipment is required when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel.