Value Collection 04545596 D2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 04545596 is a D2 tool steel flat stock bar measuring 36 inches in overall length, 1 inch in overall width, and 3/16 inch in thickness. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and ability to hold a sharp edge, making it a go-to material for die making, punches, blanking tools, and precision machining applications. This flat stock ships as a single bar and is suited for machinists, toolmakers, and fabricators who need tight-tolerance raw stock for custom tooling work. At 1.94 pounds, it is easy to handle on the bench or machine bed.

This flat stock is appropriate for job shops, tool-and-die operations, and industrial fabrication environments. It is commonly used to produce cutting blades, forming dies, gauges, and wear plates where dimensional consistency and material hardness are critical. The piece is supplied in an as-cut condition ready for further machining, grinding, or heat treating to final specification.

Key Features

• D2 tool steel material with high wear resistance suitable for tooling and die applications
• Tight thickness tolerance of 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance held to +0.000 to +0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of +0.250 to +0.500 inches allowing for finish cutting to exact length
• Square tolerance of 0.001 inches ensuring consistent geometry across the bar
• Single-bar quantity with no minimum order above one piece

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose D2 tool steel flat bar for use in tool-and-die, punch press, and precision machining applications wherever D2 grade raw stock at these dimensions is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of D2 tool steel should be performed by a qualified machinist using appropriate carbide tooling, as D2 is significantly harder than mild steel and will accelerate wear on standard tooling. Always use proper personal protective equipment including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves when handling and cutting raw stock. If heat treatment is planned, follow established protocols for D2 steel hardening and tempering to avoid cracking. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before any machining operation.