Drill Rod Tool Steels 06345359 A2 Flat Stock Tool Steel

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 06345359 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 1.5 inches thick, 3.5 inches wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for good dimensional stability during heat treatment and strong wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied to close tolerances, making it suitable for machining into dies, punches, gauges, and similar tooling components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial fabricators work with this material in job shop and production environments.

This flat stock is used in the fabrication of cold-work tooling, jigs, fixtures, and precision cutting tools where dimensional accuracy and hardness after heat treatment are critical. The 18-inch length provides a practical starting blank for a range of tooling applications. The close thickness, width, and length tolerances reduce the amount of pre-machining stock removal required before final shaping.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for good dimensional stability during hardening
• 1.5 inches thick x 3.5 inches wide x 18 inches long flat stock blank
• Thickness tolerance: +0.010 to +0.015 inches for consistent stock sizing
• Width tolerance: +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Length tolerance: +0.062 inches
• Square tolerance: +/- 0.003 inches for accurate squareness off the saw

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 tool steel flat stock blank for cold-work die, punch, and precision tooling fabrication applications.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate equipment. Follow the material manufacturer's recommended hardening and tempering cycles for A2 tool steel. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding. Consult applicable workplace safety standards before machining or heat treating.