Value Collection 06090427 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06090427 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.656 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in A-2 tool steel offers a uniform, ground finish and tight dimensional tolerances, making it well suited for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and custom tooling. A-2 is an air hardening alloy, which means it reaches full hardness without the distortion risk associated with oil or water quench steels. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial fabricators use this material as feedstock when precision ground bar stock is required before heat treat or finish machining operations.

This drill rod is appropriate for both job shop and production environments where consistent diameter and straightness are critical. Common applications include making drill bushings, arbors, small shafts, and fixture components. The 36 inch length provides enough stock to yield multiple shorter blanks from a single bar, reducing material waste. It is suitable for use in machine shops, maintenance departments, and toolroom settings across general manufacturing, mold making, and metalworking industries.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel minimizes distortion during heat treatment compared to water or oil hardening grades
• 0.656 inch (21/32 inch) diameter with tight ground tolerances for accurate fit in standard tooling setups
• 36 inch overall length provides multiple blanks from a single piece of stock
• Suitable for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, bushings, and custom tooling components
• Single-piece packaging allows individual bar purchasing without bulk quantity requirements

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tool steel bar stock for use in toolroom, machine shop, and fabrication applications requiring A-2 grade air hardening drill rod at 0.656 inch diameter.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, or machining this bar stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate machine guarding and personal protective equipment. When heat treating A-2 tool steel, follow the material manufacturer's published hardening and tempering guidelines and allow parts to reach ambient temperature before handling. Secure the workpiece properly in a vise or chuck before any cutting operation to prevent movement. Consult applicable shop safety codes and OSHA standards for metalworking operations.