Drill Rod Tool Steels 86210101 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86210101 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock cut to 5/32 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is a medium-alloy, air-hardening grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good balance of toughness and wear resistance. This flat stock ships in a precision-ground condition with tight tolerances, making it ready for tool and die work, punches, forming dies, and similar applications. Machinists, toolmakers, and die makers are the primary end users. At 0.8 pounds, it is easy to handle for bench work or CNC operations.

This flat stock is suited for tool and die shops, maintenance and repair operations, and industrial fabrication environments. It is commonly used to produce blanking dies, forming punches, trim dies, and precision gauges where dimensional consistency before and after hardening is critical. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 reduces distortion compared to oil- or water-hardening grades, making it a practical choice for close-tolerance components where post-heat-treat grinding must be minimized.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel offers low distortion during heat treatment
• Precision ground flat stock with thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Width tolerance held to plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for consistent fitment
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Single-piece minimum order quantity for small-lot and prototype work

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for tool and die fabrication, punch and die sets, and precision machined components requiring AISI A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened steels. Heat treatment to full hardness should follow AISI A2 recommended austenitizing and air-quench procedures per the material specification. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting or grinding tool steel. Consult the material data sheet for specific heat treatment parameters before processing.