Drill Rod Tool Steels 86232154 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86232154 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, die makers, machinists, and fabricators who require tight-tolerance stock for cutting tools, dies, punches, and fixtures. This piece measures 0.5 inches thick by 1.5 inches wide by 18 inches long and weighs approximately 3.83 pounds. A2 tool steel is known for its excellent dimensional stability during air hardening, good wear resistance, and balanced toughness, making it a dependable choice for medium-to-high production tooling applications. Tolerances are held to industry standards for ground flat stock.

This flat stock is suited for machine shops, tool and die operations, and industrial fabrication environments where precise, ready-to-machine tool steel is required. The 18-inch length provides adequate material for most single-piece tool or die components. It is appropriate for applications requiring a steel that air hardens without the distortion risk associated with oil- or water-quenched grades. Machinists and toolmakers working on punches, blanking dies, forming dies, gauges, and similar precision components will find this stock ready to machine and heat-treat in-house.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Ground flat stock dimensions: 0.5 inches thick, 1.5 inches wide, 18 inches long
• Thickness tolerance held to plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for consistent sizing
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches ensures reliable right-angle reference surfaces

Compatibility

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

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with tool steel handling procedures. All grinding and cutting operations should follow appropriate speeds and feeds for tool steel to avoid surface damage or work hardening. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should be performed in a controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace to minimize scaling and decarburization. Always allow the workpiece to reach ambient temperature before performing final grinding or inspection to tight tolerances.