Drill Rod Tool Steels 86232105 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86232105 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die-and-mold fabricators who require tight dimensional tolerances in pre-hardened or ready-to-harden stock. This piece measures 0.5 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 18 inches long, weighing approximately 2.55 pounds. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work grade known for its balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness, making it well suited for punches, dies, gauges, and cutting tools where oil-quench distortion is a concern.

This flat stock is used in tool-and-die shops, maintenance machining departments, and precision fabrication environments. Typical applications include blanking dies, forming dies, trimming tools, and precision gauges. The 18-inch length provides a practical working blank for a variety of tooling projects without requiring initial cutoff from longer bar stock. The ground and precision-tolerance finish reduces setup time compared to rough-cut bar stock.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening cold-work tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treat
• Thickness tolerance held to plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent stack height and die fit
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for close sliding fits
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches suitable for most blank cutoff applications
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches ensures perpendicularity for precision layout
• Ready-to-machine annealed condition typical of A2 flat stock

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-format A2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for general tool-and-die, punch-and-die, and precision gauge fabrication applications requiring AISI A2 cold-work tool steel.

Installation Notes

Machining and grinding of A2 tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists using appropriate coolant to prevent surface work-hardening. Heat treatment, including austenitizing and air quenching, should follow established metallurgical guidelines for AISI A2 and be performed by qualified personnel with proper equipment. Secure workpiece firmly during all machining operations. Always wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves when handling and cutting tool steel stock.