Drill Rod Tool Steels 85998268 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85998268 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, die makers, machinists, and fabricators who require tight-tolerance stock in a machinable, hardenable alloy. Measuring 0.25 inches thick, 8 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock ships in a ready-to-machine condition. A2 tool steel offers good wear resistance, minimal distortion during air hardening, and moderate toughness, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and precision fixtures. The piece weighs approximately 10.31 pounds.

This flat stock is suited for machine shops, tool and die operations, and industrial fabrication environments where close dimensional control is required. It is appropriate for residential or commercial tooling applications wherever an AISI A2 air-hardening alloy is specified. Typical uses include blanking dies, forming dies, trim dies, shear blades, and precision gauging components. The 18-inch length provides practical stock for single-piece or small-batch machining work without requiring saw-down from larger bar stock.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treat
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent stock removal calculations
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for predictable fit in tooling fixtures
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Squareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends
• Ready-to-machine annealed condition typical of A2 flat stock

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for tooling, die-making, and precision machining applications where an A2 alloy specification is required.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with air-hardening alloy procedures. Follow the material manufacturer's recommended preheat, hardening, and tempering cycles for AISI A2 before placing any finished tooling into service. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or machining. Secure the workpiece properly in a vise or fixture before any material removal operation.