Drill Rod Tool Steels 08712887 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 08712887 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock used in toolmaking, die-making, and precision machining applications. Measuring 5/64 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock is produced to tight dimensional tolerances, including a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches. A2 tool steel offers good toughness combined with moderate wear resistance and minimal distortion during air-hardening heat treatment. Machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking trades stock this material for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and similar precision components.

This flat stock is suited for both short-run tooling and production die applications in job shops, tool rooms, and manufacturing facilities. The air-hardening A2 grade performs well in applications requiring dimensional stability after heat treat, making it a common choice for blanking dies, forming dies, and trim tools in light to medium production environments. Sold individually with a minimum order quantity of one piece.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel construction for minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fit in tooling applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for consistent stock removal
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches for standard cut-to-length accuracy
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches ensuring reliable right-angle geometry
• Ready-to-machine flat stock format compatible with standard milling, grinding, and EDM operations

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock for use in tool and die fabrication, precision machining setups, and metalworking applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers following established shop safety practices. Always allow the material to reach ambient temperature before final grinding to maintain tolerance accuracy. Heat treatment to hardening and tempering temperatures should follow the material manufacturer's published thermal processing guidelines for AISI A2 tool steel. Personal protective equipment including eye protection and heat-resistant gloves is required during any thermal processing operations.