Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719648 A2 Flat Stock 3/8x2.5x36 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719648 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 0.375 inches thick, 2.5 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, medium-alloy steel known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied in an annealed condition, ready for machining before hardening. Machinists, toolmakers, and die makers use this material to fabricate punches, dies, gauges, and precision tooling components where tight tolerance and consistent hardening response are required. The piece weighs approximately 10.06 pounds.

This flat stock is suited for tool and die shops, machine shops, and industrial fabrication environments. It is a standard choice for applications requiring air-hardening steel that resists distortion during the hardening process. Typical uses include die plates, forming tools, blanking punches, and shear blades in both light industrial and production tooling settings. The 36-inch length allows multiple parts to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste in short-run production scenarios.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - resists distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance: plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal
• Width tolerance: plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance: plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance: plus or minus 0.003 inches for precise right-angle reference
• Supplied in annealed condition - machinable prior to hardening

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for general toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate carbide or high-speed steel tooling. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering of A2 tool steel, should be performed in a controlled atmosphere furnace by personnel familiar with AISI A2 heat treat procedures. Always allow the material to reach ambient temperature before precision measurement. Follow applicable shop safety standards when cutting, grinding, or handling steel stock.