Drill Rod Tool Steels 06332357 A2 Flat Stock Tool Steel

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06332357 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require a reliable, dimensionally consistent blank. Measuring 0.5 inches thick, 3.5 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock ships in annealed condition ready for machining and subsequent air-hardening heat treatment. A2 tool steel offers good toughness combined with moderate wear resistance, making it a practical choice for punches, dies, forming tools, and general toolroom applications. Weight is approximately 8.93 pounds per piece.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, toolrooms, and maintenance departments that fabricate or repair tooling in-house. The pre-cut 18-inch length reduces raw material handling and allows direct layout and machining without additional sawing in many applications. Typical end uses include blanking dies, trim dies, forming punches, and fixtures where air-hardening steel is specified by design or practice.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel composition for consistent through-hardening in still air
• Annealed flat stock condition ready for machining prior to heat treat
• Thickness tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for predictable stock allowance
• Width tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches for accurate layout reference

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for toolroom fabrication of punches, dies, and forming tools where AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers familiar with A2 air-hardening procedures. Secure the workpiece properly before milling, grinding, or drilling operations. Heat treatment including hardening and tempering must follow established metallurgical guidelines for A2 tool steel and should be performed by a qualified heat treating facility or technician. Allow the steel to reach ambient temperature before layout to avoid measurement error from thermal expansion.