Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718913 A2 Flat Stock 3x36 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718913 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require a reliable, dimensionally consistent raw material for fabricating dies, punches, jigs, and fixtures. Measuring 0.125 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 good wear resistance, moderate toughness, and excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, making it a standard choice in toolroom environments where controlled air hardening is preferred over oil or water quench methods.

This flat stock is suited for both job shops and in-house toolroom applications requiring a medium-sized, air-hardening steel blank. Typical uses include blanking dies, forming tools, gauges, and precision fixtures in light to medium industrial manufacturing environments. The 36-inch bar length provides sufficient material for multiple smaller tool blanks from a single piece, reducing handling and setup time.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for excellent dimensional stability during hardening
• 0.125-inch thickness with a controlled tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• 3-inch width with width tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• 36-inch length with length tolerance of +0.250 to +0.500 inches
• Square tolerance of +/- 0.003 inches for consistent flatness and squareness
• AISI Type A2 material specification suitable for dies, punches, and gauges

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock for toolroom, die-making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with AISI A2 air-hardening procedures. Always follow established shop safety practices when cutting, grinding, or milling tool steel, including the use of appropriate PPE and machine guards. Heat treatment should follow the material supplier recommended thermal cycle for A2 tool steel; consult a certified heat treater when hardening is required. Allow material to reach ambient temperature before performing precision measurements.