Drill Rod Tool Steels 85997724 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85997724 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, fixturing, and precision machining applications. AISI A2 tool steel offers a balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness, making it well suited for cutting tools, punches, dies, and gauges. This bar measures 1/16 inch thick by 1 inch wide by 18 inches long and ships as a single piece. Thickness tolerance is held to plus or minus 0.001 inch, width tolerance is plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inch, and length tolerance is plus or minus 0.062 inch. The piece weighs 0.32 pounds.

A2 flat stock in this size range is commonly stocked by tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments for fabricating small punches, forming tools, stripper plates, and wear components. The 18-inch length provides workable blanks for most bench-scale toolroom tasks. Air-hardening characteristics allow this steel to be heat treated with minimal distortion compared to oil-hardening grades, which is an advantage when tight dimensional control after hardening is required.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inch
• Squareness held to 0.003 inch on edges and 0.004 inch per inch of thickness on ends
• Ready-to-machine annealed flat stock in a compact 18-inch length
• Lightweight at 0.32 pounds - easy to handle and cut to final length at the bench

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar suitable for toolroom fabrication, die making, and precision fixture work where controlled distortion during hardening is required.

Installation Notes

Machining and grinding of A2 tool steel should be performed in the annealed condition prior to heat treatment. Heat treatment including hardening and tempering should be performed by a qualified heat treater following AISI A2 steel guidelines; do not attempt to harden without proper atmosphere-controlled or neutral-salt equipment. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel. Secure the workpiece properly in a vise or fixture before any stock removal operation.