Drill Rod Tool Steels 06343305 A2 Flat Stock 1x3x18

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06343305 is a precision-ground A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock used in toolmaking, die work, and machining applications. This piece measures 1 inch thick, 3 inches wide, and 18 inches long, with a thickness tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches and a width tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches. Length tolerance is +0.062 inches and square tolerance is +/-0.003 inches. A2 tool steel is known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, making it a preferred choice for precision dies, punches, and gauges where tight post-hardening tolerances are required.

This flat stock is suited for fabricating cutting tools, mold components, forming dies, and wear-resistant machine parts in both job shop and production toolroom environments. It is used by machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial metalworkers who need a reliable air-hardening grade that minimizes distortion during hardening. The 18-inch length provides a practical starting blank for a range of tool and die applications without excessive material waste.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel offers high dimensional stability during heat treatment, reducing post-hardening grinding
• Thickness of 1 inch x width of 3 inches x length of 18 inches provides a ready-to-machine blank
• Tight thickness and width tolerances of +0.010 to +0.015 inches support precise stock removal planning
• Square tolerance of +/-0.003 inches ensures accurate setup and fixturing
• Length tolerance of +0.062 inches allows for facing and squaring to final length
• Weighs approximately 15.3 pounds, appropriate for bench and vise work

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement blank and stock material for toolmaking, die-making, and precision machining applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar stock.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treating of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with air-hardening steel grades. Always follow established shop safety practices when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel. Proper personal protective equipment, including eye protection and heat-resistant gloves, is required during any thermal processing. Consult the material manufacturer's heat treatment guidelines for austenitizing, quench, and tempering parameters before processing.