Drill Rod Tool Steels 06312102 A2 Flat Stock 3/16x1x18 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06312102 is a precision-ground A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require tight dimensional tolerances out of the box. Measuring 3/16 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock ships in an annealed condition ready for machining before heat treatment. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening grade known for its balanced combination of wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability during hardening, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and similar precision tooling applications.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool-and-die operations, and maintenance departments that fabricate or repair cutting tools, forming dies, and fixture components. The annealed condition allows straightforward machining with standard tooling before the air-hardening heat treatment cycle is applied. The 18-inch length is a practical stock size for single-part blanks or short-run production cuts.

Key Features

• AISI Type A2 air-hardening tool steel - stable dimensions during heat treatment, good wear resistance
• Thickness: 3/16 inches with a tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Width: 1 inch with a tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Length: 18 inches with a length tolerance of +0.062 inches
• Square tolerance: +/- 0.003 inches for consistent squareness across the bar profile
• Ships in annealed condition - ready to machine before heat treatment

Compatibility

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

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists following established shop practices. Always anneal or verify annealed condition before machining, and follow the A2 heat treatment cycle recommended by the material specification for austenitizing temperature, quench medium, and tempering. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating steel. Consult applicable shop safety codes and material data sheets before processing.