Drill Rod Tool Steels 06332407 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06332407 is a precision-ground A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock sized at 0.5 inches thick, 4 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 its balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness. This flat stock is supplied annealed and ready for machining, grinding, or heat treating. It is intended for use by tool and die makers, machinists, and metalworking professionals who require consistent tolerances and reliable steel quality for tooling applications.

This flat stock is used in the fabrication of dies, punches, gauges, form tools, and other precision tooling components. The 0.5 inch by 4 inch by 18 inch blank provides enough material for moderate-sized tooling projects in job shops, tool rooms, and manufacturing facilities. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 steel makes it well suited for applications where minimal distortion during hardening is critical to final part accuracy.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel with minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of +0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal planning
• Width tolerance of +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance of +0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of +/- 0.003 inches for accurate setups
• Supplied in annealed condition, ready for machining and subsequent hardening

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat blank suitable for tool and die fabrication, punch and die sets, gauges, and general cold-work tooling applications conforming to AISI Type A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treating of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified tool and die makers or machinists familiar with cold-work die steel processing. Always follow established heat treatment procedures for AISI A2 steel, including proper preheating, hardening, and double-tempering cycles. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling steel stock. Consult the steel manufacturer's data sheet for full heat treatment parameters before processing.