Value Collection 35574466 Tool Steel Round 3/4 in D-2

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 35574466 is a decarburization-free D-2 air-hardening tool steel round rod stocked in a 3-foot length. D-2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability through the hardening process. The air-hardening characteristic minimizes distortion and surface decarburization during heat treatment, making this bar suitable for precision die and tooling work. At 0.75 inch diameter with a ground tolerance of +0.005 to -0.015 inch, this rod is ready for machining, grinding, or direct use in jig and tool fabrication applications.

This bar stock is used in tool-and-die shops, maintenance machining environments, and production shops that require consistent, predictable steel for punches, dies, gauges, knives, and wear parts. The decarb-free condition means the outer surface retains the specified carbon content, reducing pre-machining stock removal requirements. It is appropriate for fabricators and machinists working with D-2 grade tooling applications where surface integrity matters prior to heat treatment.

Key Features

• D-2 air-hardening tool steel grade for high wear resistance and low distortion during hardening
• Decarburization-free surface preserves carbon content to the outer diameter
• 0.75 inch diameter with tight ground tolerance of +0.005 to -0.015 inch
• 3-foot stock length suitable for multiple blanks per bar
• Sold as a single piece with no minimum quantity requirement beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard stock-length D-2 tool steel round for use in tool-and-die, punch, gauge, and wear-component fabrication where air-hardening grade material is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of D-2 tool steel should be performed with appropriate carbide tooling and cutting fluids to manage the material's abrasion-resistant properties. Heat treatment should be performed by a qualified heat treater following established D-2 hardening procedures. Always wear appropriate PPE when sawing or grinding tool steel bar stock. Inspect the bar for straightness before fixturing for precision machining operations.