Drill Rod Tool Steels 85997310 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85997310 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications. Measuring 5/32 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 72 inches long, this flat stock ships at 4.64 pounds. A2 tool steel is known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its ability to air harden, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, and gauges. Thickness tolerance is held to plus or minus 0.001 inches, providing the tight dimensional control that precision toolroom work demands.

This flat stock is suited for tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments fabricating or repairing cutting tools, forming dies, and wear components. The 72-inch length allows multiple blanks to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste. A2 grade is a mid-range air-hardening tool steel that balances toughness and wear resistance, making it a common specification in both production toolrooms and job shops.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel per AISI material specification
• Dimensions: 5/32 inches thick x 2 inches wide x 72 inches long
• Thickness tolerance: plus or minus 0.001 inches for tight dimensional control
• Width tolerance: plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance: plus or minus 1 inch
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches and ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for toolroom fabrication, die making, and precision machining applications requiring AISI A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate metalworking equipment. A2 steel requires controlled air-hardening heat treatment procedures - follow the material manufacturer's published heat treat guidelines for austenitizing temperature, soak time, and tempering cycles. Do not attempt to weld or heat treat without proper equipment and knowledge of the alloy's characteristics. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding tool steel.