Drill Rod Tool Steels 03720356 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 03720356 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 1 inch thick, 6 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment, moderate toughness, and good wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied in the annealed condition and is intended for machining into dies, punches, gauges, fixtures, and other precision tooling components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial maintenance shops are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is suited for applications requiring close-tolerance blanks where predictable air-hardening response and minimal distortion are critical. Typical uses include blanking dies, forming dies, cutting tools, precision jigs, and wear plates in light-to-medium production environments. The 1 inch by 6 inch cross-section provides substantial material stock for milling, grinding, or EDM work to final part geometry.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel (AISI Type A2) for low distortion during hardening
• 1 inch thick x 6 inches wide x 36 inches long flat bar format
• 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 general-purpose A2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for tool-and-die, fixture, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 air-hardening cold-work steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die professionals using appropriate metalworking equipment. Always follow established heat-treatment procedures for A2 tool steel, including proper preheat, hardening, and double-tempering cycles per the material specification. Wear appropriate PPE when cutting or grinding. Handle with care - at 62.66 pounds, mechanical lifting assistance is recommended.