Drill Rod Tool Steels 86210150 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86210150 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 5/32 inches thick, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is precision-ground to close tolerances, making it suitable for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who need reliable raw material for punches, dies, fixtures, and cutting tools. It weighs approximately 1.2 pounds per piece and ships as a single bar.

This flat stock is used in machine shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance departments where A2 tool steel is the specified material. It is appropriate for fabricating cold-work tooling, jigs, gauges, and wear components. The 18-inch length provides a usable blank for a range of small-to-medium tool applications. Machinists and tool and die makers working to AISI A2 specifications will find this bar dimensioned for direct use with minimal prep.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for dimensional stability during heat treat
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance work
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Single-bar quantity with no minimum order beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar suitable for cold-work tooling and die applications where A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed with appropriate metalworking equipment and cutting fluids. Heat treatment of A2 tool steel requires controlled atmosphere or appropriate precautions to prevent decarburization and should be performed by qualified personnel following the material manufacturer's guidelines. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel.