Value Collection 40100505 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 6mm

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40100505 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 6mm (0.236 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rods of this type serve as precision-ground raw stock for machinists and tool and die makers who need to fabricate custom punches, pins, gauges, bushings, and similar tooling components. A-2 tool steel offers a balanced combination of toughness and wear resistance, and its air hardening characteristic reduces the risk of distortion during heat treatment compared to oil or water hardening grades. This rod ships as a single piece and is suitable for use in job shop, production tooling, and maintenance machining environments.

This drill rod is used wherever close-tolerance round stock is required before machining and heat treating. Common applications include fabricating custom drill jigs, guide pins, fixture components, and punch blanks in both light manufacturing and heavy tooling shops. It is appropriate for work requiring moderate wear resistance after hardening and is well suited to low-distortion air hardening cycles.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel minimizes distortion during heat treatment
• 6mm (0.236 inch) diameter for precise fitment in metric and decimal-inch tooling applications
• 36 inches of full-length usable stock for cutting multiple blanks
• Tool steel construction provides a good balance of toughness and wear resistance after hardening
• Supplied as a single rod, allowing purchase in exact quantities needed

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose A-2 air hardening drill rod stock suitable for fabrication of custom tooling components wherever 6mm round tool steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and grinding tool steel rod requires appropriate metalworking equipment and eye protection; abrasive cutoff wheels or band saws with proper blade selection are typical. Heat treating should follow established A-2 tool steel cycles per the material supplier guidelines and be performed by qualified personnel. Allow parts to fully cool before handling post-heat treatment to avoid burns and dimensional measurement errors.