Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718723 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718723 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 1 inch thick, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is a cold-work die steel known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance after hardening. This flat stock is supplied in an annealed condition, ready for machining before air hardening. It is used by tool and die makers, machinists, and metalworking professionals who need tight-tolerance stock for the fabrication of dies, punches, gauges, and custom tooling components.

This flat stock is suited for shop environments where precision cold-work tooling is produced. Typical applications include stamping dies, blanking dies, forming dies, and precision gauges. The 36-inch length provides a practical working section that can be cut to size for multiple smaller tooling components from a single piece. Trade machinists and tool and die shops working with CNC mills, surface grinders, and EDM equipment will find this stock dimensionally consistent and ready for finish machining prior to heat treat.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment
• 1 inch thick x 1-1/4 inches wide x 36 inches long for versatile blanking and tooling fabrication
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch for precise fitment in close-tolerance applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch ensures consistent stock sizing
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inch supports accurate layout and machining
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inch typical for flat bar stock

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for cold-work die and tooling fabrication applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment should be performed by qualified tool and die makers or metalworking professionals familiar with A2 tool steel handling procedures. Always machine to final dimensions before air hardening, as post-hardening grinding is typically required to reach finished tolerances. Follow the material manufacturer's recommended austenitizing and air-cooling cycle for A2 steel. Appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn during machining and heat-treat operations.