Drill Rod Tool Steels 86463635 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86463635 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in tool and die making, jig and fixture fabrication, and precision machining applications. It measures 5/32 inches thick, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 36 inches long, with a weight of 2.64 pounds. A2 tool steel is known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance, making it a reliable material choice for toolmakers and machinists who need consistent, repeatable results after hardening and tempering. This flat stock is supplied in the annealed condition and is ready for machining prior to heat treat.

This flat stock is suited for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, cutting tools, and similar components in both job shop and production toolroom environments. The 36-inch length provides a full usable bar that can be cut to size on a vertical bandsaw or cold saw. The A2 air-hardening designation means the material hardens in still air or a controlled-atmosphere furnace, minimizing distortion compared to oil-hardening grades, which is an advantage when tight final tolerances are required.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Dimensions: 5/32 inches thick x 1-1/2 inches wide x 36 inches long
• Thickness tolerance: +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Width tolerance: +0.010 to +0.015 inches
• Length tolerance: +0.250 to +0.500 inches
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches and ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for toolroom, die shop, and precision machining applications requiring an air-hardening cold-work tool steel.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by a qualified toolmaker or machinist familiar with cold-work tool steel handling procedures. Always anneal before machining if the material has been previously hardened. Heat treating operations including hardening and tempering should follow established metallurgical guidelines and be performed with appropriate furnace controls. Proper personal protective equipment is required when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel stock.