Drill Rod Tool Steels 86233400 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86233400 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in precision toolmaking, die making, and machining applications. A2 tool steel offers good toughness and wear resistance with minimal distortion during air-hardening heat treatment, making it a reliable choice for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and forming tools. This flat stock measures 0.75 inches thick by 4 inches wide by 18 inches long and weighs approximately 15.3 pounds. Tight tolerances on all dimensions make this stock suitable for applications where dimensional accuracy is critical before and after machining.

This flat stock is intended for use in tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments where A2 air-hardening tool steel is specified. It is appropriate for both roughing and finish machining operations prior to heat treatment. Common applications include blanking dies, trim dies, forming rolls, and precision gauging components. The 18-inch length provides workable stock for a range of medium-sized tooling projects without excessive material waste.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel offers reduced distortion compared to oil-hardening grades during heat treatment
• Flat stock profile with tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for dimensional consistency
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches supports close-tolerance machining setups
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches is standard for saw-cut bar stock
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches ensures consistent perpendicularity across the cross-section
• AISI A2 material specification for traceability and material verification

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for use in tool and die fabrication, punch and die sets, and precision gauging components 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. Follow the material supplier's recommended preheat, austenitizing, and air-quench parameters for A2 steel during hardening. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel. Verify final dimensions after any thermal processing, as some dimensional change may occur.