Drill Rod Tool Steels 03718947 A2 Flat Stock 1/8x5x36

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03718947 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 0.125 inches thick, 5 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good balance of toughness and wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied in the annealed condition and is intended for fabrication into dies, punches, gauges, and similar tooling components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial fabricators work with this material in job shops, toolrooms, and maintenance departments.

This flat stock is suited for applications where close dimensional control is required before and after hardening. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 tool steel minimizes distortion during the hardening process, making it a preferred choice for flat tooling, forming dies, blanking dies, and precision gauging applications. It is commonly used in both light industrial and heavy toolroom environments where consistent stock dimensions reduce pre-machining time.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel grade for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Flat stock dimensions: 0.125 inches thick, 5 inches wide, 36 inches long
• Thickness tolerance: plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Width tolerance: plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance: plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance: plus or minus 0.003 inches

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock suitable for general toolroom, die-making, and precision fabrication applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening material specification.

Installation Notes

This material is typically handled and machined by tool-and-die makers or machinists using conventional milling, grinding, and sawing equipment. Heat treatment should be performed by a qualified heat treater following established procedures for AISI A2 tool steel to achieve the desired hardness. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding tool steel stock. Follow applicable shop safety codes and equipment manufacturer guidelines during all machining operations.