Drill Rod Tool Steels 86463932 A2 Flat Stock 1.5x2.5x36 in

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 86463932 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 1.5 inches thick, 2.5 inches wide, and 36 inches long. A2 tool steel offers excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and resists distortion through the air-hardening process, making it a reliable choice for toolroom and die shop applications. Machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking shops work with this material to fabricate punches, dies, cutting tools, and fixtures where consistent hardness and tight tolerances are required. The bar ships at 39.16 pounds and holds thickness and width tolerances of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches.

This flat stock is suited for general toolroom use in industrial and manufacturing environments where A2 air-hardening steel is specified. Typical applications include blanking dies, form dies, shear blades, and precision gauges. The 36-inch length provides a practical starting length for most shop cutting operations. Both thickness and width are held to tight plus tolerances to accommodate finish grinding to final dimension, a standard step in tool steel workpiece preparation.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treat
• Thickness: 1.5 inches with tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Width: 2.5 inches with tolerance of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length: 36 inches with tolerance of plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches
• Squareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends
• AISI Type A2 material specification - ready for machining and heat treatment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style A2 tool steel flat bar for toolroom, die making, and precision metalworking applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened steel. Heat treatment should follow established AISI A2 hardening and tempering procedures and is typically performed by a certified heat treat facility. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting, grinding, or handling steel bar stock. Secure workpieces properly before any machining operation.