Drill Rod Tool Steels 06320501 A2 Flat Stock 5/16x5x18in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06320501 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 5/16 inch thick, 5 inches wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This bar ships in a ground and annealed condition ready for machining, hardening, and tempering. It is used by tool and die makers, machinists, and metalworking shops that need a reliable, tight-tolerance flat stock for fabricating dies, punches, gauges, and fixtures. Weight is approximately 7.97 pounds per bar.

A2 flat stock in this size range is a common choice for cold-work tooling applications in job shops and production tool rooms. The 5/16 inch thickness and 5 inch width make it suitable for medium-duty die plates, stripper plates, and similar components where dimensional consistency and hardenability are critical. This bar is sold individually with a minimum order quantity of one piece.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Thickness: 5/16 inch with tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inch
• Width: 5 inches with tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inch
• Length: 18 inches with tolerance of +0.062 inch
• Square tolerance: +/- 0.003 inch for consistent right-angle geometry
• Suitable for machining prior to hardening and tempering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement flat stock bar for cold-work tooling applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel in a 5/16 x 5 x 18 inch form factor.

Installation Notes

Machining, heat treating, and finishing of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers familiar with A2 steel properties. Always follow established heat treatment procedures for A2 steel, including proper preheat, hardening, and double-temper cycles, using referenced material data sheets. Secure the workpiece firmly before any cutting or grinding operation. Allow the bar to reach ambient temperature before taking final dimensional measurements.