Drill Rod Tool Steels 86463619 A2 Flat Stock 5/32x1x36 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86463619 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar cut to 5/32 inch thick, 1 inch wide, and 36 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 flat stock is supplied oversize on thickness and width within a +0.010 to +0.015 inch tolerance, allowing machinists and toolmakers to finish-grind to final dimensions. It is used in tool rooms, machine shops, and fabrication environments where precise, heat-treatable stock is required.

This flat bar is suited for fabricating punches, dies, forming tools, jigs, fixtures, and wear components in both production and prototype applications. The 36-inch length provides usable stock for most tool-room cutting operations. The controlled tolerances on thickness, width, and length make it ready for direct layout and machining without preliminary straightening. It is handled by machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking tradespeople working in industrial and shop environments.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treat
• Thickness: 5/32 inch with +0.010 to +0.015 inch tolerance
• Width: 1 inch with +0.010 to +0.015 inch tolerance
• Length: 36 inches with +0.250 to +0.500 inch tolerance
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inch and ends 0.004 inch per inch of thickness
• AISI Type A2 material specification

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-stock A2 air-hardening tool steel flat bar suitable for general tool-room and die-making applications requiring cold-work, air-hardening steel stock.

Installation Notes

Handle tool steel flat stock with appropriate personal protective equipment, as cut edges and ends may be sharp. Sawing, grinding, and machining should be performed with tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened steel stock. Heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be carried out by qualified personnel following established metallurgical procedures and applicable shop safety standards. Do not attempt to weld A2 tool steel without consulting the appropriate pre-heat and post-heat procedure documentation.