Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718533 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718533 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. This bar measures 0.5 inches thick, 3 inches wide, and 36 inches long, and weighs approximately 15.3 pounds. A2 tool steel offers good dimensional stability during heat treatment and strong wear resistance, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and similar toolroom components. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial fabricators work with this material in both job shop and production environments.

This flat stock is suited for fabricating cutting tools, forming dies, blanking punches, and precision gauging components in industrial and toolroom settings. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 minimizes warpage during hardening compared to oil-hardening grades, which is a practical advantage when dimensional accuracy after heat treat is critical. This bar ships as a single piece at the listed length and is appropriate for custom cutting and machining to final part dimensions.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel with good wear resistance and dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Flat stock dimensions: 0.5 inches thick, 3 inches wide, 36 inches long
• Thickness tolerance: plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise fitment in toolroom applications
• Width tolerance: plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance: plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance: plus or minus 0.003 inches

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar suitable for toolroom machining, die making, and precision fabrication applications requiring 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 metalworking equipment. Follow established shop safety procedures including proper guarding and personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding. A2 tool steel requires controlled heat treatment procedures - hardening and tempering should be performed according to the material supplier data sheet and applicable shop standards. Consult a qualified heat treater before processing if hardening is required.