Drill Rod Tool Steels 86232006 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86232006 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 0.5 inches thick, 0.5 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 good wear resistance. This flat stock is precision-ground to tight tolerances, making it suitable for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require consistent stock for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and general tooling components. At 1.27 pounds, it is a compact, single-piece stock unit ready for cutting, machining, or grinding to final dimensions.

This flat stock is used in machine shops, toolrooms, and fabrication environments where A2 air-hardening steel is specified. Typical applications include the production of cutting tools, forming dies, punches, and precision gauges. It is appropriate for both prototyping and production tooling work. The 18-inch length allows for multiple smaller blanks to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste in low-volume toolroom operations.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for excellent dimensional stability during hardening
• Precision-ground flat stock with tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for accurate stock sizing
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Single-piece unit at 1.27 pounds - ready for immediate machining or grinding

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for use in toolroom, die-making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate equipment and personal protective equipment. Air-hardening steels such as A2 should be hardened according to the material manufacturer's heat treatment guidelines and should not be quenched in water or oil. Always allow the workpiece to cool in still air or on an insulating surface. Follow applicable shop safety standards when machining or grinding tool steel stock.