Drill Rod Tool Steels 86235207 A2 Flat Stock 1x2x18

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86235207 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require tight-tolerance, ready-to-machine steel. The bar measures 1 inch thick, 2 inches wide, and 18 inches long and is manufactured to AISI A2 specification. A2 tool steel is known for its excellent dimensional stability during air-hardening heat treatment, making it a reliable choice for dies, punches, gauges, and cutting tools where minimal distortion during hardening is critical. Thickness tolerance is held to plus or minus 0.001 inch, supporting precision work straight from stock.

This flat stock is suited for job shop and tool room applications in both small-batch and production environments. Typical uses include blanking dies, forming dies, trim dies, punches, and precision gauges. The 18-inch length accommodates a range of workpiece sizes without requiring initial cut-down, and the 1-inch by 2-inch cross section provides stock material for medium-duty tooling applications. It is ready for layout, machining, and subsequent heat treatment by a qualified tool and die maker or machinist.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel - minimal distortion during heat treatment
• Thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inch for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inch for consistent cross-section
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inch
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.003 inch
• Ready-to-machine flat stock - no additional surface prep required before layout

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for general toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications requiring a 1 inch x 2 inch cross section.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by a qualified toolmaker or machinist familiar with air-hardening steels. Follow all applicable shop safety procedures when cutting, grinding, or heat treating. Air-hardening steels reach hardening temperature in a controlled atmosphere or salt bath furnace - consult the material data sheet for the specific thermal cycle before processing. Always allow the workpiece to reach room temperature before final inspection to tolerances.