Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719135 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719135 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar supplied in a 3/16 inch thick by 4 inch wide by 36 inch long profile. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, medium-alloy cold-work steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment, good toughness, and moderate wear resistance. This flat stock is used by machinists, toolmakers, and die shops as raw material for cutting tools, dies, punches, jigs, and fixtures. The piece ships at 8.28 pounds and is held to tight tolerance bands that make it suitable for precision tool and die work without requiring extensive stock removal before layout.

This flat stock is well suited for job shops, tool rooms, and maintenance departments that fabricate or repair tooling in-house. Typical applications include blanking dies, forming dies, gauges, and machine components that require predictable hardening response and good dimensional control after heat treat. The 36 inch length allows a single bar to yield multiple blanks for small- to medium-run tooling projects. AISI Type A2 material specification applies throughout.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for stable, low-distortion heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal
• Width tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches for accurate layout
• Single-piece quantity available, no minimum bundle required

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for general tool and die fabrication applications requiring cold-work steel in a 3/16 x 4 x 36 inch profile.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by a qualified machinist or tool and die maker familiar with cold-work steel handling procedures. Always follow established shop safety practices when sawing or grinding tool steel, including appropriate eye and respiratory protection. Heat treatment should follow the material manufacturer's recommended austenitizing, air-quench, and double-temper cycles for A2 steel. Do not use water or oil quench on A2 tool steel, as air hardening is required to achieve proper hardness and avoid cracking.