Value Collection 06090054 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 5/64 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06090054 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 5/64 inch (0.0780 inch decimal) in diameter and 36 inches in overall length. A-2 tool steel is an air hardening, cold-work alloy known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its balance of wear resistance and toughness. Drill rod stock in this grade is used as raw material for fabricating punches, dies, dowel pins, gauges, and custom tooling. Machinists, toolmakers, and die makers work with this stock to produce precision components that require controlled hardness after heat treatment.

This drill rod is suited for tool and die shops, maintenance machine shops, and manufacturing environments where close-tolerance round stock is needed. The 36-inch length provides a practical working blank for most bench and lathe operations. A-2 grade is a common choice when distortion-free air hardening is required and where D-2 may be overkill for the application. The rod ships as a single piece and is intended for further machining or grinding before use in a finished tool or fixture.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel offers low distortion during heat treatment compared to oil or water hardening grades
• 0.0780 inch (5/64 inch) diameter provides a close-tolerance round blank for precision tooling applications
• 36-inch overall length gives machinists and toolmakers sufficient stock for multiple short components from a single piece
• Tool steel composition supports high hardness and wear resistance after proper heat treatment
• Consistent round stock diameter suitable for use in collets, V-blocks, and lathe chucks without secondary straightening

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose round tool steel blank compatible with standard machining, grinding, and heat treatment processes used for A-2 cold-work tool steel in tool and die fabrication applications.

Installation Notes

This drill rod is raw stock and requires machining or grinding to final dimensions before use. Toolmakers should follow established heat treatment procedures for A-2 tool steel, including proper austenitizing and air quench cycles, using calibrated furnace equipment. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting, grinding, or handling steel stock. Secure workpieces properly in lathe chucks or collets before machining operations.