{"product_id":"drill-rod-tool-steels-08712903-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","title":"Drill Rod Tool Steels 08712903 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 08712903 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who need consistent, precision-ground stock ready for further machining or heat treatment. Measuring 5\/64 inches thick by 1-1\/2 inches wide by 18 inches long, this flat stock is held to tight tolerances: plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness, plus or minus 0.003 inches square, and plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches on width. A2 tool steel is widely used where good wear resistance, moderate toughness, and minimal distortion during air-hardening heat treatment are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis flat stock is suited for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, cutting tools, and general toolroom components. Its air-hardening characteristic makes it well-regarded for applications where dimensional stability through heat treatment is critical. The 18-inch length provides enough stock for a range of small to medium tooling applications without requiring additional cut-down from a larger bar. Both production shops and individual tool and die operations commonly stock this material for on-demand toolmaking work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 air-hardening tool steel offers good wear resistance with minimal distortion during hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-ground flat stock held to plus or minus 0.001-inch thickness tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for close-fit tooling applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches for standard bar-stock use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches ensures consistent cross-section geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-inch length suits a wide range of toolroom and die-making applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard A2 tool steel flat bar suitable for use in toolroom fabrication, punch and die work, and general machining applications requiring air-hardening tool steel stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachining and grinding of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate cutting fluids and equipment. Heat treatment to achieve full hardness should follow AISI A2 tool steel guidelines for austenitizing, air-quenching, and tempering; consult a qualified metallurgical reference or heat treater for process parameters. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling bare steel stock. 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