Drill Rod Tool Steels 85997930 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85997930 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require consistent, close-tolerance stock ready for heat treatment. Measuring 3/32 inch thick, 8 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat piece ships in AISI A2 tool steel, which is known for its dimensional stability during air-hardening cycles and good wear resistance after hardening. The piece weighs approximately 3.87 pounds. Thickness tolerance is held to plus or minus 0.001 inch, making it suitable for applications where pre-grind stock allowance is minimal.

This flat stock is used in tool and die shops, mold making, and precision machining environments where A2 tool steel is specified. Typical applications include blanking dies, forming dies, punches, gauges, and precision cutting tools. Because A2 air-hardens rather than requiring a quench, distortion during heat treatment is reduced compared to oil- or water-hardening grades, which makes it a common choice for larger or more complex flat tooling sections. This piece is sold as a single unit and is intended for use in the annealed condition, to be machined, ground, and then hardened by the end user.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during hardening
• Thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inch for consistent pre-grind allowance
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inch for tight fitment in die sets
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inch
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inch and ends 0.004 inch per inch of thickness
• Supplied in annealed condition, ready for machining and subsequent heat treatment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 tool steel flat stock blank for use in tool and die, mold making, and precision machining applications requiring air-hardening grade material at this size.

Installation Notes

Machining and grinding of A2 tool steel should be performed in the annealed condition before any heat treatment cycle. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should be performed by a qualified heat treater following AISI A2 specifications. All cutting, grinding, and EDM operations should be completed prior to hardening to maintain dimensional control. Appropriate personal protective equipment should be used when machining tool steel stock.