Drill Rod Tool Steels 85999233 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85999233 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 1/16 inch thick, 6 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for good dimensional stability during heat treatment and strong wear resistance. This flat stock is supplied in an annealed condition and is intended for fabrication of dies, punches, gages, and cutting tools. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and metalworking shops are the primary users. The piece ships at 3.87 pounds and is held to tight dimensional tolerances, making it suitable for precision tooling applications.

This flat stock is used in tool rooms, machine shops, and manufacturing facilities wherever A2 air-hardening die steel is specified. Typical applications include cold-work dies, blanking and forming punches, shear blades, and precision gages. The 6-inch width and 36-inch length offer enough material for multiple tool blanks to be cut from a single piece. The AISI A2 material specification makes this a direct-specification fit wherever A2 is called out on a drawing or work order.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - good dimensional stability and moderate wear resistance
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch for precision blank-to-finish stock removal
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inch
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inch
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inch and ends 0.004 inch per inch of thickness
• Single-piece quantity - no minimum multi-bar commitment required

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-specification A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock for use in cold-work tooling, die making, and precision machining applications wherever AISI A2 material is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate coolant and personal protective equipment. A2 steel is air-hardened - quenching in oil or water is not required and should be avoided. Always follow established shop procedures and applicable safety standards when machining or heat-treating tool steel stock.