{"product_id":"drill-rod-tool-steels-85997252-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","title":"Drill Rod Tool Steels 85997252 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85997252 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require a consistent, machinable blank before heat treatment. Measuring 0.125 inches thick, 3 inches wide, and 72 inches long, this flat stock ships in annealed condition and is ready for machining, grinding, and finish to size. A2 tool steel responds well to air-hardening, reducing distortion during the hardening cycle compared to oil- or water-hardening grades. The piece weighs approximately 4.74 pounds and is held to tight dimensional tolerances throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA2 flat stock at this size is commonly used in fabricating punches, dies, forming tools, gages, and cutting blades. The 72-inch length supports cutting multiple blanks from a single piece, making it practical for short-run tooling production or prototype work in job shops and tool-and-die operations. Machinists working with CNC mills, surface grinders, or manual bridgeports will find the width and thickness tolerances tight enough to minimize pre-machining stock removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI A2 tool steel  -  air-hardening grade with low distortion during heat treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent stock removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches, holding close to nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches on the 72-inch dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnealed condition allows machining before final hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a general-purpose A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar suitable for tooling, die, and gage fabrication applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by a qualified machinist using appropriate carbide or high-speed tooling. All heat-treating operations, including air-hardening and tempering cycles, should be performed by a qualified heat treater following established metallurgical practices for AISI A2 tool steel. Wear appropriate PPE when cutting or grinding. Store flat stock horizontally on a level surface to prevent warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tool Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e: AISI A2 Air-Hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.125 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.001 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.003 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquareness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Edge 0.003 inches, Ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.74 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31231200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 85997252\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DRILL ROD \u0026 TOOL STEELS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51972012081458,"sku":"85997252","price":323.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/0bd010a1cae711f9686084786dbdb869_3ef1e042-199e-4e5d-a5c0-1d3af31bc7a6.jpg?v=1789960938","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/drill-rod-tool-steels-85997252-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}