Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719176 A2 Flat Stock 36 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719176 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 0.25 inches thick, 0.25 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied in annealed condition, ready for machining, grinding, and subsequent heat treatment by tool and die makers, machinists, and metalworking shops. Thickness tolerance runs from +0.010 to +0.015 inches, width tolerance from +0.010 to +0.015 inches, and length tolerance from +0.250 to +0.500 inches, making it suitable for precision tooling applications.

This A2 flat stock is used in fabricating punches, dies, forming tools, jigs, fixtures, and custom cutting tools in machine shops and tool rooms. Its moderate toughness and excellent resistance to distortion during air hardening make it a practical choice for low- to medium-production tooling where tight dimensional control after heat treat is required. Metalworkers and tool grinders working in job shops or manufacturing maintenance departments are the primary installers and users of this material.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Flat stock dimensions: 0.25 inches thick, 0.25 inches wide, 36 inches long
• Thickness tolerance: +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Width tolerance: +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Length tolerance: +0.250 to +0.500 inches
• Square tolerance: +/- 0.003 inches

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock suitable for machining into punches, dies, fixtures, and other tooling components where air-hardening cold-work steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate cutting tools rated for tool steel. Follow the material manufacturer's recommended annealing, hardening, and tempering cycles for A2 tool steel. Always allow the workpiece to reach room temperature before measuring for tolerance verification. Use proper personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat-treating tool steel stock.