Drill Rod Tool Steels 85999225 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85999225 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications. Cut to 1/16 inch thick, 4 inches wide, and 36 inches long, this bar ships at 2.58 pounds and holds tight dimensional tolerances across thickness, width, and length. A2 tool steel is valued for its balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness, along with its ability to harden with minimal distortion during air-quench heat treatment. Machinists, toolmakers, and die shops work with this material when dimensional stability after hardening is critical to the finished part.

This flat stock is suited for fabricating punches, dies, cutting tools, gauges, and similar precision toolroom components in both job shop and production environments. The 36-inch bar length accommodates standard layout and sawing operations without requiring additional stock preparation. The 4-inch width provides generous material for milling, grinding, or EDM operations. This item ships as a single bar with a minimum order quantity of one piece.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel with low distortion during heat treatment
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inches for consistent stock removal planning
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches per bar
• Edge squareness tolerance of 0.003 inches per inch of thickness
• End squareness tolerance of 0.004 inches per inch of thickness

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar suitable for toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel should be cut, ground, or milled using appropriate metalworking equipment by qualified machinists or toolmakers. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should be performed according to established procedures for AISI A2 tool steel to achieve the desired hardness and toughness. Allow material to reach ambient temperature before final grinding operations to maintain dimensional accuracy. Follow applicable shop safety practices when sawing, grinding, or machining tool steel.