Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718384 A2 Flat Stock 3/8x1x36

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718384 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. Measuring 0.375 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 36 inches long, this flat stock is cut to close tolerances suitable for demanding tool and die work. A2 tool steel offers good toughness, moderate wear resistance, and excellent dimensional stability during air hardening, making it a reliable choice for blanking dies, punches, forming tools, and gauges. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fabricators work with this material regularly in production and repair environments.

This flat stock is suited for shop floor and job shop use where precision material stock is required before heat treatment or finish machining. A2 grade tool steel is commonly used in applications where parts will be air hardened to achieve final hardness without the distortion risk associated with oil or water quenching. It is appropriate for both short-run tooling and production die components where stable geometry after hardening is required.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness: 0.375 inches with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Width: 1 inch with a tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length: 36 inches with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance: plus or minus 0.003 inches for consistent cross-section geometry
• Ready for machining, grinding, and subsequent heat treatment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock for use in tool and die fabrication, punch and die sets, gauges, and precision machined components requiring air-hardening steel per AISI A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened steel. Heat treatment should be performed by a qualified heat treater following AISI A2 specification guidelines for austenitizing temperature and air-quench procedures. Always wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves when handling flat stock bar material. Secure material properly before cutting to prevent movement and ensure accurate dimensions.