Drill Rod Tool Steels 86212107 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86212107 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 3/16 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is manufactured to tight tolerances, including plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness and plus or minus 0.003 inches on square, making it well suited for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who need predictable, consistent material for precision work.

A2 flat stock in this size range is commonly used in the fabrication of punches, dies, gauges, knives, and general tooling components. The 18-inch length provides a practical working blank for most bench and machine shop applications. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 steel reduces the risk of distortion and cracking during hardening, which makes it a preferred choice for complex or thin cross-section tooling. This stock is appropriate for both jobbing shops and production toolrooms handling low-to-medium volume die work.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel offers minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance held to plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for consistent sizing
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches supports accurate layout work
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches on 18-inch blanks
• Ready-to-machine flat stock - no additional surface prep required before layout

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank suitable for use in general toolroom, die-making, and machining applications where AISI A2 cold-work tool steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate coolant and tooling rated for hardened or semi-hard steel. Heat treatment of A2 steel requires controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace equipment to achieve the intended hardness and dimensional stability - follow the material manufacturer's heat treatment guidelines. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting or grinding steel stock. Deburr all edges before handling finished workpieces.