Drill Rod Tool Steels 86234606 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86234606 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require tight-tolerance stock ready for heat treatment. The bar measures 0.875 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 18 inches long, and ships at approximately 26.77 pounds. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, medium-alloy cold-work steel known for good dimensional stability during hardening, moderate toughness, and wear resistance. This stock is supplied in the annealed condition and is machined to close tolerances before hardening and finishing by the end user.

This flat stock is suited for fabricating punches, dies, forming tools, gauges, and similar toolroom components where dimensional accuracy and consistent cross-section are critical. The 0.875 by 6 by 18 inch size makes it appropriate for medium-to-large die sections and tool plates. It is used in job shops, tool-and-die operations, and maintenance machining environments. The annealed state allows conventional machining before the workpiece is air-hardened by a qualified heat treater.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for good dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance toolroom applications
• 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
• Supplied in annealed condition, ready for machining prior to heat treatment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for cold-work tooling applications including punches, dies, gauges, and forming tools requiring AISI A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists and certified heat treaters following established shop practices. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding tool steel. Air-hardening steel requires controlled cooling in still air during the hardening cycle; do not quench in oil or water unless specifically directed by a qualified metallurgist. Final grinding after hardening should account for any minor dimensional changes resulting from the heat treatment process.