Drill Rod Tool Steels 06341200 A2 Flat Stock 3/4x2x18

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06341200 is a precision-ground A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 0.75 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 18 inches long. A2 is an air-hardening, cold-work tool steel known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, good toughness, and moderate wear resistance. This flat stock ships in an annealed condition, ready for machining before hardening. It is widely used by tool and die makers, machinists, and fabricators who require consistent cross-section geometry and tight tolerances for dies, punches, fixtures, and precision tooling components.

A2 air-hardening flat stock is a standard material in tool room and job shop environments. Its air-hardening characteristic reduces distortion during the hardening cycle compared to oil- or water-hardening grades, making it well suited for intricate punch and die work, forming tools, gauges, and machine components where dimensional control after heat treat is critical. This bar size is a common choice for medium-duty tooling applications in both small-batch and production settings.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - minimizes distortion during hardening compared to O1 or W1 grades
• 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 reliable setup and fixturing
• Weighs 7.65 pounds - suitable for bench and mill work without material handling equipment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock bar for use in any application requiring AISI A2 air-hardening cold-work tool steel in a 0.75 inch by 2 inch cross-section.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with AISI A2 procedures. Material is typically supplied in the annealed condition and must be hardened and tempered before use in cutting or forming applications. Follow the steel manufacturer's published heat treatment guidelines for austenitizing temperature, air-quench procedure, and double-tempering cycles. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and ventilation when grinding or cutting tool steel.