Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719614 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719614 is a length of A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock sized at 3/8 inch thick, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work alloy known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock ships in its pre-hardened mill condition and is intended for machining, grinding, or fabricating into punches, dies, shear blades, gauges, and similar tooling components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and metalworking shops are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is well suited for fabricating precision tooling where tight dimensional control is required before and after heat treatment. A2 air-hardening steel is a common choice in cold-work tooling applications such as blanking dies, forming dies, trim dies, and cutting tools. Its air-quench hardening process minimizes warpage compared to oil-hardening grades, making it practical for longer or thinner cross-section tooling. The 36-inch length provides a standard starting cut for most shop fabrication layouts.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel alloy - good dimensional stability during heat treat
• Pre-machined flat stock: 3/8 inch thick x 1-1/2 inches wide x 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 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for general cold-work tooling fabrication applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate tooling for high-carbon alloy steels. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. Heat treatment - including hardening and tempering - should follow the material manufacturer's recommended thermal cycle for AISI A2 and be performed in a controlled atmosphere or with appropriate anti-scale protection to maintain surface integrity.