Drill Rod Tool Steels 85999969 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 85999969 is a precision-ground A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, die makers, and machinists who require consistent dimensional tolerances straight from stock. This piece measures 7/8 inches thick, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 36 inches long, with a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its balance of toughness and wear resistance. At 11.29 pounds per piece, this bar is sold in single-piece quantities suitable for small-shop or job-specific use.

A2 flat stock in this size range is commonly used for fabricating punches, dies, forming tools, gauges, and fixtures in tool-and-die shops, maintenance machining environments, and precision manufacturing facilities. The 36-inch length provides enough material for multiple short blanks or a single long tool form. Air-hardening grades like A2 are favored in applications where distortion during heat treatment must be minimized. This stock is appropriate for both commercial tooling production and in-house maintenance tooling applications.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - minimizes distortion during heat treat compared to oil-hardening grades
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance blanking and die work
• 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
• Single-piece minimum order quantity - no bulk commitment required

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar suitable for general tool-and-die, punch, fixture, and gauge fabrication applications where A2 cold-work tool steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with A2 steel handling procedures. Follow the steel manufacturer's published austenitizing and tempering recommendations when hardening. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when sawing or grinding. Consult applicable shop safety standards before machining or thermal processing this material.