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Weighing 5.49 pounds, this bar ships as a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis flat stock is used in machine shops, tool and die operations, and precision fabrication settings where consistent stock dimensions and tight tolerances are required before hardening. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for cutting multiple blanks or machining a full-length tool component. The A2 specification suits applications where air hardening is preferred over oil or water quench processes, reducing the risk of distortion during heat treatment. Typical end uses include forming dies, blanking dies, gauges, and precision wear components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 air-hardening tool steel provides good toughness and wear resistance with minimal distortion during hardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches supports precision layout and machining without additional surface grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches ensures consistent stock width across the bar length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquareness specification of 0.003 inches per inch on all edges supports accurate setup and fixturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength tolerance of plus 0.25 inches allows for full-length usable stock after facing cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock for general toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 air-hardening material is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate metalworking equipment. Follow established shop safety practices when sawing, milling, or grinding this material. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering of A2 steel, should be performed according to the material specification and applicable shop procedures by qualified personnel. 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