Value Collection 07990302 D2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 07990302 is a D2 tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. Measuring 18 inches in length, 2 inches in width, and 0.75 inches thick, this flat stock is cut to close tolerances suitable for use as a blank for punches, dies, gauges, and wear components. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability after heat treatment. At 7.74 pounds, this piece is sized for single-unit use in toolroom and shop environments. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial maintenance technicians are the typical end users.

This flat stock is suited for fabricating precision tooling components in both light and heavy manufacturing settings. Common applications include cutting dies, forming tools, gauges, slitters, and long-run stamping components where wear resistance is critical. The 18 x 2 x 0.75 inch profile makes it a practical blank for milling, grinding, and EDM operations. It ships as a single piece at the stated dimensions and is intended for direct use in a shop or toolroom with appropriate machining equipment.

Key Features

• D2 high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel for superior wear resistance
• Length tolerance of +0.125 inches for consistent oversize blanks ready for finish machining
• Width tolerance of +0.005 inches for close-fit tooling applications
• Thickness tolerance of 0.001 inches for precision die and gauge work
• Square tolerance of 0.001 inches supports accurate layout and machining setups
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose D2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for toolroom, die shop, and precision machining applications requiring high wear resistance and air-hardening properties.

Installation Notes

Machining of D2 tool steel requires carbide tooling and appropriate cutting speeds to manage the material hardness. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should be performed by a qualified tool and die maker or heat treatment facility following established metallurgical procedures for D2 steel. Always use proper personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or machining tool steel. Secure workpieces firmly before any machining operation to prevent movement and maintain dimensional accuracy.