Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719564 A2 Flat Stock 3/8x1/2x36 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719564 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 3/8 inches thick, 1/2 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 is an air-hardening, cold-work tool steel known for its balance of wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability during heat treatment. This flat stock is commonly cut, machined, and finished by tool and die makers, machinists, and fabricators for custom tooling, punches, dies, and fixtures. It ships at a weight of approximately 2.06 pounds and is suitable for shop stock or immediate use on the bench.

This flat bar is suited for applications in tool and die shops, maintenance and repair operations, and production environments that require precision-ground or saw-cut stock. Typical uses include die components, forming tools, gages, and machine parts that will be air-hardened in a controlled atmosphere furnace. The bar arrives in an annealed condition ready for machining prior to hardening. It is appropriate for both light production runs and one-off tooling projects at the stated dimensions.

Key Features

• AISI Type A2 air-hardening cold-work tool steel composition for consistent heat-treat results
• Thickness tolerance of +0.010 to 0.015 inches for predictable stock removal during finish machining
• Width tolerance of +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance of +0.250 to 0.500 inches allowing for saw-cut allowance
• Square tolerance of +/- 0.003 inches for flat and parallel reference surfaces
• Single-piece minimum order quantity suitable for low-volume tooling or repair work

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock for use in tool and die, machining, and fabrication applications requiring air-hardening cold-work steel in this cross-section size.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate cutting fluids and HSS or carbide tooling. Heat treatment should follow AISI A2 guidelines using a controlled-atmosphere or vacuum furnace to minimize decarburization. Always allow stock to reach ambient temperature before precision measurement or finish grinding. Proper personal protective equipment including eye protection and gloves is required when cutting or grinding tool steel.