Drill Rod Tool Steels 86216207 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86216207 is an AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 0.25 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is a chromium-molybdenum air-hardening grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance, making it a reliable choice for dies, punches, gauges, and precision tooling components. This flat stock ships at 2.55 pounds and is ground to tight tolerances, giving machinists and toolmakers a ready-to-work blank with minimal pre-machining required.

This flat stock is suited for tool-and-die shops, machine shops, and industrial maintenance environments where air-hardening steel is specified. Typical applications include cutting dies, forming tools, jigs, and fixture components where controlled distortion during hardening is critical. The 18-inch length and 2-inch width provide enough material for most standard die and punch layouts without requiring additional saw cuts on arrival.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel grade for low distortion during heat treat cycles
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fit-up
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for close dimensional control
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Ready-to-machine flat stock format at 2.55 pounds

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for use in tool-and-die, punch, gauge, and precision fixture fabrication applications wherever A2 grade material is specified.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock is typically worked by machinists and tool-and-die makers using conventional milling, grinding, and EDM equipment. Air hardening should be performed by a qualified heat treater following AISI A2 hardening guidelines, as improper thermal cycling can affect final hardness and dimensional stability. Always allow the material to reach ambient temperature before taking final measurements after any machining operation. Follow applicable shop safety standards when cutting or grinding tool steel.