Drill Rod Tool Steels 85998565 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85998565 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 1-1/4 inches thick, 1-1/2 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, good toughness, and moderate wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied to close tolerances - thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inches, width held to plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches, and length held to plus or minus 0.062 inches. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and metalworking shops use this material to fabricate dies, punches, gauges, and similar precision tooling components requiring predictable hardening behavior.

A2 flat stock in this size range is well suited for cold-work tooling applications in job shops and production machine shops. The 18-inch length makes it practical for cutting multiple blanks from a single piece. Its air-hardening characteristic reduces quench distortion compared to oil- or water-hardening grades, making it a common choice when maintaining tight dimensional control through the hardening cycle is a priority. This piece ships at 9.68 pounds.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - reduced distortion during heat treatment compared to oil-hardening grades
• Thickness tolerance: plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent stock removal during grinding
• Width tolerance: plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance: plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches and ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness
• Single-piece minimum order quantity - no bulk commitment required

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar for use in cold-work die, punch, and gauge fabrication applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with A2 material procedures. Always follow the steel manufacturer's recommended preheat, austenitizing, and air-quench parameters for A2 tool steel - do not substitute a different hardening medium. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when machining or grinding tool steel. Verify material dimensions against print tolerances before committing to machining operations.