Drill Rod Tool Steels 85998698 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85998698 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar supplied in a ready-to-machine condition. Measuring 1.5 inches thick, 5 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this piece is cut to a consistent, close-tolerance profile suited for tool and die work, punches, dies, gauges, and other precision tooling applications. A2 tool steel offers excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance, making it a reliable choice where tighter hardness uniformity and reduced distortion on air hardening are required. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial suppliers specify A2 flat stock when through-hardening with minimal warpage is a priority.

This flat stock is appropriate for fabricating cutting tools, forming dies, blanking punches, plastic molds, and similar tooling components. The 1.5 inch thickness and 5 inch width provide substantial cross-section for heavy-duty tooling work in both job shop and production environments. The bar ships at 38.64 pounds, consistent with a solid, full-length section. It is suited for facilities that rough-machine parts in the annealed state before heat treating to final hardness.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent stock removal planning
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for predictable fit in fixturing
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches on the 18-inch cut length
• Squareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends
• Single-piece quantity available with no minimum order beyond one piece

Compatibility

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

Installation Notes

Machining of A2 tool steel flat stock should be performed in the annealed condition prior to hardening. Air hardening and tempering operations should be carried out by a qualified heat treater following established AISI A2 heat treatment procedures. Secure workpieces firmly when sawing or milling to prevent movement during cutting. Always use appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when handling and machining steel bar stock.