Drill Rod Tool Steels 06332076 A2 Flat Stock Tool Steel

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06332076 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 0.5 inches thick, 0.75 inches wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel offers a balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness, making it a reliable choice for tooling, dies, punches, and precision machined components. The material ships in a ground flat stock condition with tightly controlled tolerances, including a thickness tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches and a width tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and metalworking shops use this stock as a starting blank for fabricating tools that require air-hardening heat treatment.

This flat stock is suited for small-batch tooling applications in job shops, maintenance departments, and precision machining environments. The 18-inch length provides a practical starting blank for single-piece or short-run tool fabrication. The A2 air-hardening designation means the material can be hardened with minimal distortion compared to oil-hardening grades, which is a key consideration when machining close-tolerance parts prior to heat treatment. This bar is sold in single-piece quantities, making it accessible for prototype and repair work as well as production tooling.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Ground flat stock with thickness tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Width tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for predictable stock removal
• Length tolerance of plus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Single-piece minimum order quantity for prototype and repair applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank suitable for tool-and-die, punch, and general precision tooling fabrication requiring air-hardening heat treatment.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate cutting tools and heat treatment equipment. Always follow the material manufacturer's recommended heat treatment cycle for A2 tool steel, including proper austenitizing temperature, air-quench procedure, and tempering parameters. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when grinding, machining, or handling ground tool steel stock. Secure workpieces properly before any cutting or grinding operation.