Value Collection 06090252 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 25/64 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06090252 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod ground to a 25/64 inch (0.3910 inch decimal) diameter and cut to 36 inches in length. A-2 tool steel is an air hardening, cold-work alloy known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment, moderate wear resistance, and good toughness compared to oil hardening grades. These characteristics make it a practical choice for toolmakers, machinists, and die shops that need reliable stock for punches, dies, gauges, and custom tooling blanks. The rod ships in a single-piece quantity and weighs approximately 1.2 pounds.

This drill rod is suited for machine shop, tool and die, and maintenance environments where precision ground round stock is required. Its 36 inch length provides enough material to yield multiple shorter blanks when cut to finished tool length. A-2 grade is commonly specified when slightly better toughness than D-2 is needed without sacrificing significant wear resistance. Typical applications include punch blanks, fixture pins, arbors, and general cold-work tooling components produced in low to moderate production volumes.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel minimizes distortion during heat treatment compared to oil or water hardening grades
• Precision ground to 0.3910 inch (25/64 inch) diameter for close-tolerance toolmaking use
• 36 inch length allows multiple blanks to be cut from a single bar
• Good balance of toughness and wear resistance suitable for cold-work tooling applications
• Single-piece package quantity for low-volume or prototype tooling needs

Compatibility

Designed as a standard ground drill rod for use in tool and die, machine shop, and maintenance machining applications requiring A-2 air hardening tool steel round stock at 25/64 inch diameter.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed with appropriate coolant and carbide or high-speed steel tooling rated for hardened stock. Heat treatment to final hardness should be performed by a qualified tool and die maker or heat treater following established A-2 steel hardening and tempering procedures. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel. Finished tools made from this stock should be inspected for dimensional conformance before being placed in service.