Value Collection 07182 D-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 3/8x36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 07182 is a D-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 3/8 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in D-2 tool steel is used to fabricate punches, dies, gauges, and custom tooling where high wear resistance and dimensional stability are required. D-2 is an air hardening, high-carbon, high-chromium steel known for holding tight tolerances during heat treatment, making it a reliable choice for precision tooling applications. This rod weighs 1.13 pounds and ships as a single piece.

This drill rod is suited for machine shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance facilities where precision-ground bar stock is cut to length and machined into finished tooling components. Typical applications include custom punch and die sets, forming tools, arbors, and wear-resistant fixtures. The air hardening characteristic of D-2 minimizes distortion during the hardening process, which reduces the need for post-heat-treatment grinding.

Key Features

• D-2 air hardening tool steel provides high wear resistance and dimensional stability after heat treatment
• 3/8 inches diameter precision-ground stock for consistent fitment in tooling setups
• 36 inches overall length allows multiple pieces to be cut from a single rod
• Air hardening process reduces distortion compared to oil or water quenching steels
• Suitable for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and similar tooling components

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose D-2 tool steel drill rod for use in machine shop and tool and die applications requiring 3/8 inches diameter ground stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel drill rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting tools rated for high-carbon steel. Eye protection and proper chip guards are required during cutting operations. Heat treatment should follow established D-2 hardening and tempering procedures; consult the steel manufacturer's data sheet for specific thermal cycles. Handle cut stock carefully, as edges can be sharp.