Drill Rod Tool Steels 06345201 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06345201 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, die makers, and machinist shops requiring tight-tolerance stock for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and similar tooling. Measuring 1.5 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock is ground to close dimensional tolerances and ships ready for layout and machining. A2 tool steel is known for its excellent dimensional stability during air-hardening heat treatment, making it a reliable choice where distortion control is critical in finished tool components.

This flat stock is suited for tool-and-die shops, maintenance facilities, and precision machining operations that require pre-sized stock to minimize setup time. It is appropriate for both prototype and production tooling applications in industrial and manufacturing environments. The 18-inch length provides a practical working blank for a wide range of tool geometries without requiring initial cut-down on longer bar stock.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Ground flat stock with tight thickness tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Width tolerance of +0.010 to +0.015 inches for consistent fit in tool assemblies
• Length tolerance of +0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of +/- 0.003 inches
• Ready-to-machine size: 1.5 inches thick, 2 inches wide, 18 inches long

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for use in punch-and-die tooling, gauges, fixtures, and other precision tool fabrication applications requiring AISI A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with tool steel handling practices. Always follow appropriate shop safety procedures when cutting, grinding, or milling tool steel. Heat treatment, including air-hardening cycles, should be performed according to the material manufacturer's recommended temperature profile to achieve target hardness. Allow stock to reach ambient temperature before layout and measurement.