Drill Rod Tool Steels 85997062 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85997062 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 1/16 inch thick, 3/4 inch wide, and 72 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied to tight tolerances, including a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch and a width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch, making it well suited for precision tooling, die components, punches, and gauges. Machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking shops are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is used in job shops and toolrooms for fabricating cutting tools, forming dies, jigs, and fixtures. Its 72-inch length allows multiple blanks to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste in short-run and prototype toolmaking applications. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 minimizes distortion during heat treat, making it a reliable choice where tight finished dimensions are critical. It is appropriate for both light industrial and precision commercial tooling environments.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel - minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness: 1/16 inch with plus or minus 0.001 inch tolerance
• Width: 3/4 inch with plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch tolerance
• Length: 72 inches with plus or minus 1 inch tolerance
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inch and ends 0.004 inch per inch of thickness
• AISI A2 material specification - suitable for dies, punches, and precision tooling blanks

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar for general toolroom and die-making applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate equipment. Allow the material to reach a uniform temperature before heat treating to minimize stress. Follow the material manufacturer's recommended hardening and tempering cycles for A2 tool steel. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding hardened or unhardened tool steel stock.