Drill Rod Tool Steels 86233251 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86233251 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 0.75 inches thick, 2.5 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 stock is held to tight tolerances: plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness, plus or minus 0.003 inches square, and plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches on width. It is used by tool and die makers, machinists, and metalworking professionals who need precision-ground flat stock ready for fabrication or hardening.

A2 air-hardening flat stock is a standard choice for cold-work tooling applications including dies, punches, forming tools, and gauges. The air-hardening characteristic reduces quench-related distortion, making A2 appropriate for tooling that requires close tolerances after heat treat. This bar is suited for job shop, production, and maintenance-and-repair operations where reliable, consistent tool steel flat stock is required. It ships in single-piece quantity at a minimum order of one bar.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Precision tolerances: plus or minus 0.001 inches thickness, plus or minus 0.003 inches square
• Width tolerance held to plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for close-fit applications
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches on the 18-inch cut length
• Ready-to-machine flat stock at 0.75 inches x 2.5 inches cross section
• Weighs approximately 9.56 pounds per bar

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar for use in cold-work tooling, die-making, punch fabrication, and general tool steel applications requiring an air-hardening grade.

Installation Notes

Machining and hardening of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified tool and die makers or machinists familiar with cold-work die steels. Always follow the material manufacturer heat treat specifications for austenitizing temperature, soak time, and air-cool procedure. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating. Verify final dimensions after heat treatment before use in close-tolerance assemblies.