Drill Rod Tool Steels 08712853 A2 Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 08712853 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock sized at 3/64 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is machined and ground to tight tolerances, with a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches. It is suited for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require precise, ready-to-use stock for cutting tools, punches, dies, and fixtures. The piece weighs approximately 0.48 pounds.

This flat stock is intended for use in tool and die shops, machine shops, and industrial manufacturing environments. It is well suited for fabricating blanking dies, forming dies, trim tools, and precision fixtures where close dimensional accuracy and post-hardening stability are critical. The 18-inch length provides sufficient material for most small-to-medium tooling blanks without requiring additional stock removal. Professionals working in aerospace, automotive tooling, and general metalworking fabrication regularly specify A2 flat stock for cold-work applications.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel - excellent dimensional stability through the hardening process
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for accurate material planning
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Ready-to-machine flat stock at 3/64 inches thick, 2 inches wide, 18 inches long

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for cold-work tooling applications including dies, punches, and precision fixtures in general machining and tool and die fabrication.

Installation Notes

Machining, grinding, and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with cold-work tool steel handling. Always follow established heat-treat procedures for A2 steel, including proper preheat, hardening temperature, and air-quench cooling - consult the material manufacturer's data sheet for thermal processing guidelines. Use appropriate cutting fluids and grinding coolants to prevent surface damage during stock preparation. Personal protective equipment including safety glasses and gloves is required when cutting or grinding tool steel.