Value Collection 04545372 D2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 04545372 is a D2 tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. This flat stock measures 36 inches in overall length, 1 inch in overall width, and 0.125 inches thick. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability after heat treatment. It is a standard stock material used by machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial fabricators who require consistent cross-section and tight dimensional tolerances for cutting tools, punches, dies, and wear plates.

This flat stock is suited for shop and production environments where D2 tool steel is specified for cold-work tooling. Typical applications include blanking dies, forming dies, slitting blades, and machine knives. The 36-inch length and 1-inch width make it adaptable for a range of toolroom projects requiring a flat, machinable starting blank. It is intended for professional machine shops and industrial toolrooms working with precision metalworking applications.

Key Features

• D2 tool steel grade known for high wear resistance and air-hardening properties
• Tight thickness tolerance of 0.001 inches for dimensional consistency
• Width tolerance of 0.000 to 0.005 inches for close-fit toolroom applications
• Length tolerance of +0.250 to +0.500 inches allows for finish-cutting to final dimension
• Square tolerance of 0.001 inches supports accurate layout and machining setups
• Single-piece packaging suitable for small-quantity toolroom sourcing

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose D2 tool steel flat bar suitable for use in cold-work tooling, die making, and precision fabrication applications requiring high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining D2 tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate metalworking equipment and tooling rated for tool steel. Eye protection, machine guarding, and chip containment measures should be in place during all cutting and grinding operations. D2 stock is typically finish-machined before heat treatment; consult material data sheets for recommended hardening and tempering procedures specific to your application. Handle edges carefully after any grinding or shearing operation, as tool steel edges can be extremely sharp.