{"product_id":"drill-rod-tool-steels-85997914-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","title":"Drill Rod Tool Steels 85997914 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85997914 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock sized at 3\/32 inches thick, 5 inches wide, and 18 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 precision-ground to tight tolerances, making it suitable for fabricating dies, punches, gauges, and cutting tools. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and metal fabricators work with this material in job shops and production facilities where consistent stock dimensions and predictable hardening response are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis flat stock is used in cold-work tooling applications including blanking dies, forming dies, trim dies, and precision fixtures. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 minimizes distortion during the hardening cycle compared to oil-hardening grades, making it a common choice when tight finished tolerances must be maintained after heat treatment. It is suitable for both prototype and production tooling in general metalworking and manufacturing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision flat stock with thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for consistent fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches\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\u003eAISI Type A2 material specification for predictable hardening and wear performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for cold-work die and tooling applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hard or semi-hard steel. Heat treatment including hardening and tempering should follow established procedures for AISI A2 tool steel and should be performed by a qualified heat treater. Always use personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding tool steel. 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