Drill Rod Tool Steels 06341408 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06341408 is a precision-ground A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock intended for toolmakers, die makers, and machining shops that require consistent dimensions and predictable heat-treat performance. A2 tool steel offers good wear resistance and moderate toughness, making it a reliable choice for dies, punches, gauges, and general tooling applications. This flat stock measures 0.75 inches thick by 4 inches wide by 18 inches long and ships at approximately 15.3 pounds. Thickness and width tolerances are held to +0.010 to 0.015 inches, length tolerance is +0.062 inches, and square tolerance is +/- 0.003 inches, giving machinists a dependable starting blank with minimal cleanup stock required.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance machining environments where A2 air-hardening steel is specified. A2 is commonly chosen when distortion control during hardening is a priority, since it hardens in still air rather than requiring an oil or water quench. Typical uses include blanking dies, forming dies, trim dies, shear blades, and precision gauges in both short-run and production tooling contexts. The 18-inch length provides workable blank size for a range of single-piece and gang-setup applications.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - low distortion during heat treatment due to air-quench hardening
• Thickness: 0.75 inches with +0.010 to 0.015 inches tolerance
• Width: 4 inches with +0.010 to 0.015 inches tolerance
• Length: 18 inches with +0.062 inches tolerance
• Square tolerance held to +/- 0.003 inches for consistent setup reference
• Ships as a single flat-stock blank at approximately 15.3 pounds

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat blank suitable for tooling, die-making, and precision machining applications wherever AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists using appropriate tooling for hard or semi-hard steel stock. Heat treatment of A2 tool steel requires a controlled atmosphere furnace to minimize decarburization and should be performed according to the steel manufacturer's published hardening and tempering guidelines. Always allow the blank to reach ambient temperature before final grinding to finished dimensions. Personal protective equipment including eye protection and appropriate guards should be used during all cutting and grinding operations.