Starrett 54600 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock 5/32x1x18 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54600 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications. Measuring 5/32 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 18 inches long, this piece is ground to tight tolerances: plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness and squareness, plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches on width, and plus 0.250 inches on length. A2 tool steel offers good wear resistance and dimensional stability through the air-hardening process, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and similar toolroom components. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial maintenance professionals are the primary installers of this material.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool rooms, and maintenance departments requiring a ready-to-use piece of A2 tool steel in a small, standard size. The 18-inch length provides a workable blank for custom tooling fabrication. The tight tolerance profile reduces secondary grinding time when close-fit components are required. It is appropriate for both light production tooling and one-off maintenance parts in industrial and manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for good toughness and wear resistance after heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches for consistent stock sizing
• Squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches supports accurate layout and machining
• Standard 18-inch length with a plus 0.250-inch length tolerance
• Sold as a single piece with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for toolroom fabrication of punches, dies, gauges, and similar precision components where air-hardening steel stock in this size range is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers familiar with A2 steel handling procedures. Always follow the steel supplier's recommended heat treatment cycle for A2 tool steel and allow the workpiece to reach ambient temperature before final grinding to tolerance. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when machining or grinding tool steel. Ensure all machinery is properly guarded and set up before beginning any cutting or shaping operations.