{"product_id":"drill-rod-tool-steels-86224128-a2-flat-stock-3-8x1-1-4x18in","title":"Drill Rod Tool Steels 86224128 A2 Flat Stock 3\/8x1-1\/4x18in","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86224128 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 3\/8 inch thick, 1-1\/4 inch 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 balance of toughness and wear resistance. This flat stock is precision-ground to tight tolerances: thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inch, width to plus 0.000 minus 0.005 inch, and length to plus or minus 0.062 inch. Machinists, toolmakers, and tool-and-die shops use this stock to fabricate punches, dies, cutting tools, and gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA2 flat stock in this size is well suited for low-to-medium production tooling applications where air hardening is preferred over oil or water quench to minimize distortion. The 18-inch length provides a practical starting blank for jig components, forming dies, and precision fixtures. This bar is ready for machining in the annealed condition prior to hardening. It is used in machine shops, tool rooms, and fabrication facilities that require reliable, consistent raw material for tool and die work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 air-hardening tool steel grade for minimal distortion during heat treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness tolerance: plus or minus 0.001 inch for consistent stock removal in machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance: plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inch for close-fit tooling applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength tolerance: plus or minus 0.062 inch standard bar tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare tolerance: plus or minus 0.003 inch for reliable flatness reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight of approximately 2.39 pounds per piece suits bench and surface grinder handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar suitable for general tool-and-die, punch, gauge, and fixture fabrication applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachining and heat treatment of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with A2 steel handling procedures. Always rough-machine before hardening, leaving finish stock for post-heat-treat grinding. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling bar stock with sharp edges. Consult the material manufacturer heat treatment data sheet for austenitizing temperature, soak time, and air-quench procedures specific to A2 steel before hardening this blank.\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\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-1\/4 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 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.062 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: plus or minus 0.003 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.39 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: 86224128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DRILL ROD \u0026 TOOL STEELS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52089438503218,"sku":"86224128","price":119.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/0bd010a1cae711f9686084786dbdb869_f0d4a87a-c872-4a86-b212-200c361e4765.jpg?v=1790061848","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/drill-rod-tool-steels-86224128-a2-flat-stock-3-8x1-1-4x18in","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}