Drill Rod Tool Steels 465 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 465 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications. A2 tool steel is known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its ability to achieve high hardness through air-hardening, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and cutting tools. This flat stock measures 0.625 inches thick, 0.625 inches wide, and 18 inches long, with close-tolerance ground dimensions suitable for direct use in tool and die applications. It weighs 2 pounds. Machinists, toolmakers, and die shops are the primary installers and end users of this material.

This flat stock is suited for tool and die rooms requiring accurate pre-ground stock that minimizes secondary grinding operations. The air-hardening A2 grade is appropriate for applications where minimal distortion after heat treatment is critical, such as forming dies, blanking dies, trim dies, and similar precision tooling. The 18-inch length provides a practical working blank for a wide range of tooling projects in both job shops and production environments.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treat
• Pre-ground flat stock with close thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Width tolerance held to plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for precision fitment
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Ready-to-use 18-inch length suitable for a wide range of tooling blanks

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank suitable for tool and die, punch, gauge, and general precision tooling fabrication applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate metalworking equipment. Follow proper heat treatment procedures specified for AISI A2 tool steel when hardening, including controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace conditions to minimize scaling. Allow material to fully air-cool on an insulated surface away from drafts during the hardening cycle. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding tool steel.