Value Collection 40100521 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 8mm

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40100521 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 8mm (0.315 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in length. A-2 tool steel is an air hardening grade known for balanced toughness and wear resistance, making it well suited for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and machined tooling components. This rod stock is supplied in an annealed or pre-hardened condition ready for machining to final dimensions before heat treatment. Machinists, toolmakers, and industrial maintenance technicians typically select A-2 rod for applications that require dimensional stability through the hardening process and good edge retention in the finished tool.

This drill rod is appropriate for toolroom and job-shop applications where precise round stock is required as raw material for custom tooling. Common uses include turning down to punch and die blanks, reamer blanks, arbors, and similar precision components. At 8mm diameter, the rod fits standard collets and lathe chucks used in toolroom machines. It is suitable for both light production shops and individual fabrication tasks where small-quantity rod stock is needed.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening grade tool steel provides stable dimensions during heat treatment
• 8mm (0.315 inch) diameter suits standard metric and fractional toolroom setups
• 36-inch length allows multiple blanks to be cut from a single piece
• Tool steel construction offers high hardness potential and wear resistance after heat treat
• Single-piece quantity enables low-volume procurement without excess stock

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose round rod blank for toolroom use where A-2 air hardening tool steel stock in 8mm diameter is required for custom punch, die, or precision component fabrication.

Installation Notes

This rod stock is a raw material intended to be machined by qualified toolmakers or machinists before use in a finished application. Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment should follow standard toolroom practices and applicable shop safety procedures. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. Heat treatment to final hardness must be performed by a qualified heat treater following recommended cycles for A-2 tool steel.