Value Collection 06090260 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 13/32 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06090260 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 13/32 inch (0.406 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Tool steel drill rod in the A-2 grade is commonly used for machining fixtures, punches, dies, gauges, and custom cutting tools where dimensional accuracy and consistent hardness are required. A-2 tool steel offers good wear resistance and moderate toughness, and it responds well to air-hardening heat treatment, which reduces distortion during the hardening process compared to oil or water-quenched grades. This rod stock is used by machinists, toolmakers, and fabricators working in production and job-shop environments.

This drill rod is suited for applications requiring precise round stock that can be machined, ground, or hardened to finished tool dimensions. Typical uses include fabricating custom drill blanks, forming pins, mandrels, arbors, and similar tooling components. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple parts per bar depending on the finished component length. This grade is a standard choice in both light production and prototype tooling work.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• Diameter of 13/32 inch (0.406 inches) for precise round stock sizing
• 36-inch overall length provides ample stock for multiple tooling components
• Suitable for machining into punches, dies, gauges, pins, and drill blanks
• Consistent material grade supports predictable hardness response after heat treat

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod for use in general toolmaking and machining applications requiring 13/32 inch diameter round stock.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel drill rod should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with A-2 grade steel. Follow established shop safety practices when cutting, grinding, or heat treating this material, including use of appropriate PPE. Heat treatment procedures including hardening and tempering temperatures should be sourced from the material manufacturer's data sheet. Allow proper soak and quench times according to the specific hardness requirement for the finished tool.