Starrett 56496 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock 0.625x1.5x18 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 56496 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. Measuring 0.625 inches thick, 1.5 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock is manufactured to tight dimensional 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. AISI A2 tool steel is known for its good dimensional stability during air hardening and its resistance to wear, making it a dependable choice for cutting tools, punches, dies, and gauges.

This flat stock is suited for use in machine shops, tool and die shops, and maintenance facilities where precision tooling blanks are fabricated in-house. It ships in a single-piece quantity and is appropriate for applications requiring close-tolerance stock that can be heat-treated on-site using air-hardening methods. The 18-inch length provides a practical starting blank for a range of tooling profiles.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for good dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise blank sizing
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.250 inches
• Weighs 4.84 pounds, suitable for benchtop handling and machining setups

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock blank for use in general toolmaking, die making, and precision fabrication applications requiring AISI A2 material specification.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers familiar with AISI tool steel handling procedures. Follow established shop safety practices when cutting, grinding, or milling this stock. Air hardening must be performed according to recognized heat-treatment procedures for AISI A2 steel. Allow material to reach ambient temperature before taking final measurements to verify dimensional tolerances.