Value Collection 06090286 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 7/16 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06090286 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 7/16 inch (0.4380 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in A-2 tool steel is valued for its balanced combination of wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability during heat treatment. The air hardening characteristic of A-2 minimizes distortion compared to oil or water hardening grades, making it a practical choice for fabricating custom tooling, punches, dies, gauges, and precision shafts. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial maintenance technicians work with this material when a reliable, predictable steel bar stock is required for close-tolerance applications.

This drill rod is suited for job shop and maintenance environments where custom tooling components are machined from raw stock. Typical applications include the manufacture of form tools, broaches, mandrels, arbors, and small punches. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple smaller parts to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste in production scenarios. A-2 tool steel performs well across a range of machining operations including turning, milling, and grinding prior to hardening.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel minimizes distortion during heat treatment
• 0.4380 inch diameter held to tight tolerances for close-fit tooling applications
• 36-inch length provides stock for multiple machined components from a single piece
• Suitable for punches, dies, gauges, mandrels, and precision shaft fabrication
• Machines well by turning, milling, and grinding before hardening

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod for use in tool and die making, maintenance machining, and custom fabrication applications requiring 7/16 inch diameter round bar stock.

Installation Notes

Work with tool steel bar stock using appropriate machining equipment and personal protective equipment including eye and hand protection. Heat treatment should be performed by qualified personnel following established procedures for A-2 tool steel, including proper austenitizing and controlled air cooling. Cut stock to length using a metal cutting band saw or abrasive cutoff wheel rated for tool steel. Finished components should be inspected for dimensional accuracy before and after hardening.