Drill Rod Tool Steels 03720273 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03720273 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, die makers, and machinist shops that require a dimensionally consistent, ready-to-machine steel blank. A2 tool steel offers good wear resistance and moderate toughness with a predictable air-hardening response, making it a common choice for punches, dies, gauges, and cutting tools. This piece measures 1 inch thick by 1-1/4 inches wide by 36 inches long and ships at approximately 13.18 pounds. Thickness, width, and square tolerances are held to tight plus tolerances straight from the mill, reducing initial grinding and setup time.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance departments that fabricate or recondition tooling in-house. The 36-inch length accommodates multiple blanks from a single bar, and the 1 inch by 1-1/4 inch cross section fits common punch and die blank applications. It is ordered and sold as a single piece with a minimum order quantity of one. Licensed machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial maintenance technicians are the primary users of this material.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel per AISI specification - consistent, repeatable heat-treat response
• 1 inch thick x 1-1/4 inches wide x 36 inches long - usable full-length blank
• Thickness tolerance: plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal planning
• 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 reliable squareness reference
• Ships at approximately 13.18 pounds - suitable for standard freight handling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank suitable for punches, dies, gauges, forming tools, and other tooling applications requiring a machinable, air-hardenable steel in this cross-section size.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treating of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow the material manufacturer's recommended austenitizing and tempering cycles for A2 tool steel when heat treating. Ensure all cutting and grinding equipment is rated for hardened or pre-hardened steel stock. Secure the workpiece properly before any machining operation to prevent movement or injury.