Drill Rod Tool Steels 86463874 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86463874 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock cut to 1.25 inches thick, 3 inches 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 commonly used by tool and die makers, machinists, and fabricators to produce punches, dies, jigs, and fixtures. Thickness tolerance runs from +0.010 to +0.015 inches, width tolerance is +0.010 to +0.015 inches, and length tolerance is +0.250 to +0.500 inches, providing consistent raw material for precision machining operations.

This flat stock is suited for shop environments where air-hardening grades are specified for tooling applications. Typical uses include blanking dies, forming dies, and precision gauges in both production and job-shop settings. The material is supplied in the annealed condition, ready for machining prior to heat treatment. Machinists and toolmakers working in metal fabrication, stamping, or prototype shops will find this stock appropriate for applications demanding stable hardening with minimal distortion.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel with excellent dimensional stability during heat treat
• Thickness: 1.25 inches with +0.010 to +0.015 inch tolerance
• Width: 3 inches with +0.010 to +0.015 inch tolerance
• Length: 36 inches with +0.250 to +0.500 inch tolerance
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches and ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness
• AISI Type A2 material specification for cold-work tooling applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening flat stock suitable for cold-work tooling, die making, jig and fixture fabrication, and general precision machining applications where AISI A2 tool steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers familiar with cold-work die steels. Material should be stress relieved and properly supported during machining to minimize distortion. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering cycles, must follow the material manufacturer's guidelines for AISI A2 steel. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel stock.