Drill Rod Tool Steels 08712861 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 08712861 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who need close-tolerance raw material for fabricating punches, dies, gages, and cutting tools. It measures 5/64 inches thick by 1/2 inch wide by 18 inches long and holds a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches. A2 tool steel responds well to air-hardening heat treatment, producing a stable, wear-resistant workpiece with minimal distortion. This flat stock ships in single-piece quantity and is ready to machine, grind, or heat treat to specification.

This flat stock is suited for job-shop and toolroom applications where A2 air-hardening steel is specified for moderate-wear, high-toughness tooling. Typical uses include small die sections, form punches, jig components, and precision gage blanks. The narrow 1/2-inch width and 18-inch length make it practical for bench work and surface-grinding operations without additional breakdown cutting. Machinists working to close finished dimensions will appreciate the tight width and thickness tolerances held on this bar.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for stable heat treatment with minimal distortion
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent stock removal planning
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for predictable fit in standard fixtures
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Single-piece minimum order quantity - no bulk commitment required

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 tool steel flat stock bar suitable for toolroom fabrication, die making, and precision machining applications requiring air-hardening material.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock is machined and heat treated by qualified toolmakers or machinists in a shop environment. Follow established heat treatment procedures for A2 steel, including proper pre-heat, austenitizing temperature, and air-quench protocol specified by the material supplier or a qualified metallurgist. Always wear appropriate PPE when grinding or cutting tool steel. Confirm final hardness with a calibrated hardness tester before placing finished tooling into service.