{"product_id":"drill-rod-tool-steels-86212156-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","title":"Drill Rod Tool Steels 86212156 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86212156 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. This flat stock measures 3\/16 inches thick, 1-1\/2 inches wide, and 18 inches long, with close-tolerance grinding on all dimensions. Manufactured to AISI A2 specification, this material offers excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, and cutting tools. The piece ships ready to cut, grind, or machine to final dimensions. It weighs 1.43 pounds per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA2 tool steel flat stock is used primarily in tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments where air-hardening steel is required for moderate-wear applications. The A2 grade is suited for cold-work tooling, blanking dies, forming dies, and precision gages. This bar size is a common starting blank for small die components and is appropriate for both production shops and toolroom use. Its air-hardening characteristic reduces distortion risk compared to oil-hardening grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-fit toolroom applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-machine flat stock  -  no additional surface prep required before layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard A2 tool steel flat bar suitable for use in cold-work tooling, die making, and precision machining applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by a qualified toolmaker or machinist familiar with air-hardening steel procedures. Follow the material supplier's recommended preheat, austenitizing, and tempering temperatures for AISI A2 before hardening. Always allow the steel to reach room temperature before precision grinding after heat treatment. Eye protection and appropriate cutting fluids should be used during machining operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tool Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e: AISI A2 Air-Hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.001 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.062 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.003 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.43 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31231200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 86212156\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DRILL ROD \u0026 TOOL STEELS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51971971580210,"sku":"86212156","price":62.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/0bd010a1cae711f9686084786dbdb869_f31e7a9c-c364-473d-943b-1ae008ef6c76.jpg?v=1789959780","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/drill-rod-tool-steels-86212156-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}