Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719713 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719713 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock cut to 3/8 inch thick, 7 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its balanced combination of wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability during heat treatment. This flat stock is precision-ground to tight tolerances, making it suitable for machining, grinding, and fabrication of dies, punches, gauges, and other tooling components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and metalworking shops are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is intended for cold-work tooling applications where consistent stock dimensions and predictable heat-treat behavior are required. Typical uses include die plates, punch blanks, forming tools, and precision fixtures in job shop and production tooling environments. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for most standard tooling layouts, and the 7-inch width accommodates wide die sections without the need for additional joining or welding of narrower pieces.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel per AISI specification for predictable dimensional stability 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 accurate layout and squaring operations
• Weighs approximately 28 pounds per piece, suitable for bench or machine handling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for cold-work tooling, die making, and precision machining applications requiring A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate metalworking equipment. Follow standard shop safety practices including eye protection and secure workpiece clamping. Heat treatment of A2 steel requires controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace equipment and should be performed according to the applicable AISI A2 heat-treat parameters by a qualified heat treater. Do not attempt air-hardening heat treatment without proper furnace controls and quench media management.