Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719242 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719242 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require precise, consistent stock for cutting tools, dies, punches, and fixtures. Measuring 0.25 inches thick by 1.25 inches wide by 36 inches long, this flat stock is supplied to close dimensional tolerances and is ready for grinding, machining, and heat treatment. A2 tool steel offers a balance of wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability during air-hardening, making it a widely used grade for general tooling applications.

This flat stock is suited for job shop and production environments where tool steel in bar form is cut to length and machined into finished tooling components. Typical applications include blanking and forming dies, punches, gages, and wear plates in both light industrial and heavy manufacturing settings. The 36-inch length allows multiple workpieces to be cut from a single bar, reducing material waste on shorter components.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel grade for dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Flat stock profile: 0.25 inches thick by 1.25 inches wide by 36 inches long
• Thickness tolerance: +0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal during grinding
• Width tolerance: +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance: +0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance: +/- 0.003 inches for accurate setup and fixturing

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 tool steel flat stock bar suitable for machining, grinding, and fabrication into dies, punches, gages, wear plates, and similar tooling components wherever AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel is specified.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock is typically processed by machinists and tool and die makers using conventional milling, grinding, and EDM equipment. Always follow established heat-treatment procedures for A2 tool steel, including proper preheating and controlled air-cooling, to avoid cracking or distortion. Secure workpieces firmly during machining and use appropriate cutting fluids. Consult material safety data sheets when grinding or welding tool steel.