Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719283 A2 Flat Stock 0.25x2.5x36in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719283 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 0.25 inches thick, 2.5 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 after hardening. This stock is supplied in the annealed condition, ready for machining, grinding, or fabrication prior to hardening. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial fabricators use this material to produce punches, dies, gauges, jigs, and similar precision tooling components. The piece weighs approximately 6.84 pounds.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool rooms, and production environments where consistent tolerances and reliable heat-treat response are required. The 36-inch length provides a practical starting blank for most standard tooling applications. Tight dimensional tolerances on all faces allow direct layout and machining without extensive pre-squaring. The bar is appropriate for applications demanding moderate toughness combined with good abrasion resistance after hardening.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of +0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal planning
• Width tolerance of +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance of +0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance of +/- 0.003 inches for reliable setup and fixturing
• Supplied annealed for full machinability prior to hardening

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 tool steel flat stock bar suitable for fabrication of cold-work tooling, dies, punches, gauges, and similar precision components where air-hardening steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and grinding of tool steel flat stock should be performed with appropriate coolant to prevent localized overheating and microstructural changes. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering of A2 tool steel, must be performed by qualified personnel following established metallurgical procedures. Proper personal protective equipment, including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves, is required when handling and machining flat stock. Consult applicable shop safety standards and material data sheets before processing.