Drill Rod Tool Steels 85999563 A2 Flat Stock 3/16x3/8x36in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85999563 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in tool and die making, jig and fixture fabrication, and precision machining applications. Measuring 3/16 inches thick, 3/8 inches wide, and 36 inches long, this flat stock ships in an annealed condition ready for machining before hardening. A2 tool steel offers excellent dimensional stability during air-hardening heat treatment, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and cutting tools where tight tolerances and consistent hardness are required. The piece weighs approximately 1.2 pounds.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool rooms, and maintenance operations that require a small-quantity, ready-to-machine steel bar. Typical applications include blanking dies, form punches, trim tooling, and wear-resistant components in light to medium production environments. The 36-inch length allows for multiple blanks to be cut from a single bar. This material is intended for use by machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking professionals.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for excellent stability during heat treatment
• 3/16 inches thick x 3/8 inches wide x 36 inches long
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches and ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat bar suitable for tool and die, punch, gauge, and fixture fabrication wherever AISI A2 air-hardening material is specified.

Installation Notes

Machining and grinding should be completed in the annealed state before heat treatment. Air-hardening heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by a qualified heat treater following established metallurgical procedures. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel bar stock. Consult the applicable material specification and shop safety standards before processing.