Value Collection 04545810 D2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 04545810 is a D2 tool steel flat stock bar measuring 36 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 5/16 inch in thickness. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and edge retention, making it a common choice for dies, punches, blades, and precision tooling components. This flat stock is supplied in a ready-to-machine condition. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and fabricators working in production or job-shop environments will find this bar suitable for applications where tight dimensional tolerances and consistent material quality are required.

This flat stock is used in the fabrication of cutting tools, forming dies, gauges, and wear-resistant parts. Its tight thickness and width tolerances make it appropriate for precision tooling applications in industrial manufacturing, metal fabrication shops, and maintenance departments that machine replacement tooling components in-house. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple smaller blanks depending on the finished part dimensions required.

Key Features

• D2 tool steel material offers high wear resistance suitable for cutting and forming tool applications
• Tight width tolerance of 0.000 to 0.005 inches supports precision fitment in tooling fixtures
• Thickness tolerance of 0.001 inches ensures consistent stock removal during machining
• Square tolerance of 0.001 inches supports accurate layout and setup
• 36-inch overall length provides flexibility for cutting multiple blanks from a single bar

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose D2 tool steel flat stock suitable for machining into dies, punches, blades, wear plates, and other precision tooling components requiring high wear resistance.

Installation Notes

This flat stock is a raw material bar intended for machining by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before cutting, grinding, or milling operations. D2 tool steel requires appropriate cutting speeds and coolant to avoid work hardening during machining. Heat treatment should be performed by a qualified heat-treating operation to achieve desired hardness specifications.