Drill Rod Tool Steels 86234309 A2 Flat Stock 7/8x3x18 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86234309 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 7/8 inch thick, 3 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, good wear resistance, and moderate toughness. This flat stock is precision-ground to tight tolerances, making it suitable for fabricating dies, punches, fixtures, gauges, and other tooling components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial maintenance professionals work with this material when consistent hardening response and dimensional accuracy are required.

A2 air-hardening flat stock is used across tool rooms, job shops, and industrial fabrication environments. Its air-hardening characteristic reduces distortion compared to oil-hardening grades, making it a preferred choice for longer dies and precision blanking tools. At 7/8 inch thick by 3 inches wide, this bar is sized for medium-duty tooling applications. The 18-inch length provides stock for single-piece tool fabrication or can be cut to shorter blanks as needed.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision ground finish
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Ready-to-machine flat stock suitable for dies, punches, and fixture components

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock bar for use in tool-and-die fabrication, precision machining, and industrial tooling applications requiring an air-hardening cold-work steel.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified tool-and-die makers or machinists familiar with cold-work die steels. Follow the material supplier's recommended austenitizing, hardening, and tempering procedures for AISI A2 to achieve target hardness. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling steel bar stock. Secure workpieces properly before machining operations.