Drill Rod Tool Steels 03719804 A2 Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03719804 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require consistent, close-tolerance stock for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and fixtures. Measuring 0.5 inches thick by 1.5 inches wide by 36 inches long, this flat stock ships in a pre-cut length ready for machining and heat treatment. A2 tool steel offers good toughness and wear resistance with minimal distortion during air-hardening, making it a practical choice for medium-run tooling applications. Weight is approximately 8.02 pounds per piece.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance machining environments where A2 tool steel is specified. It is commonly used in the fabrication of blanking and forming dies, trim tools, shear blades, and precision gauging components. The 36-inch length provides adequate stock for most standard tooling blanks without requiring additional cutoff before rough machining begins.

Key Features

• AISI Type A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal allowance
• Width tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Ready-to-machine flat bar format eliminates preliminary shaping operations

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 air-hardening flat stock bar suitable for tooling, die making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 tool steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with A2 air-hardening procedures. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling flat stock. Follow the material supplier and shop safety guidelines for tool steel handling, and consult a qualified metallurgist or heat treater for hardening and tempering cycles specific to your application.