Drill Rod Tool Steels 86224300 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86224300 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 0.375 inches thick, 3 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 its balance of toughness and wear resistance. This flat stock is ground to tight tolerances, with a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches. It is used by tool and die makers, machinists, and fabricators who require a reliable, ready-to-machine blank for punches, dies, gauges, and similar tooling applications.

This A2 flat stock is suited for shop environments where precise, near-net-shape blanks reduce setup time. The 18-inch length and 3-inch width make it a practical starting size for a wide range of cold-work tooling projects. A2 material is a common choice in production tooling where both toughness and moderate wear resistance are required and where full oil-hardening grades would introduce unacceptable distortion. Machinists, tool grinders, and die shop technicians are the primary users of this stock form.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise fitment
• 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
• Ready-to-machine flat stock format reduces material prep time

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank suitable for cold-work tooling applications including punches, dies, forming tools, and gauges where dimensional stability after heat treatment is required.

Installation Notes

Machining and grinding of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified tool and die makers or machinists using appropriate tooling for hardened or pre-hardened steel stock. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should be carried out according to the material specification and applicable shop procedures. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel. Handle bar stock with care to avoid edge damage that could affect tolerance-critical surfaces.