Drill Rod Tool Steels 06340905 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06340905 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock used in tool and die making, jig and fixture fabrication, and precision machining applications. It measures 0.625 inches thick, 10 inches wide, and 18 inches long, and ships at approximately 31.88 pounds. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its balance of toughness and wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied in an annealed condition and is sized for direct use in machine shops, toolrooms, and fabrication facilities. Machinists, tool and die makers, and metal fabricators are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is suited for applications requiring precise blanks for dies, punches, gauges, and forming tools. The 0.625 inch by 10 inch by 18 inch dimensions accommodate medium to large tool components. The close-tolerance ground surfaces allow for minimal stock removal before heat treat and finish grinding. It is appropriate for both one-off toolroom work and small production runs where tight dimensional control is required from the raw stock stage.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for stable, low-distortion heat treatment
• Thickness: 0.625 inches with a tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Width: 10 inches with a tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Length: 18 inches with a tolerance of +0.062 inches
• Square tolerance: +/- 0.003 inches for consistent right-angle accuracy
• Material weight approximately 31.88 pounds per piece

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock conforming to AISI Type A2 material specification, suitable for cold-work tooling applications where air-hardening grades are specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and grinding of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hardened or semi-hard ferrous materials. Heat treatment of A2 tool steel requires controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace equipment and should be performed by a qualified heat treater following the material manufacturer's recommended austenitizing and tempering procedures. Always inspect stock for surface condition and dimensional compliance before machining critical features. Personal protective equipment including eye protection and gloves is required when handling and cutting steel flat stock.