Value Collection 40100620 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 18mm

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40100620 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 18mm (0.708 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in length. A-2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its balance of toughness and wear resistance. Drill rod stock in this grade is commonly used by machinists, tool and die makers, and metal fabrication shops to produce punches, dies, gauges, and custom cutting tools. At 4.017 pounds, this single-piece rod is sized for bench or lathe work requiring tight-tolerance blanks.

This drill rod is suited for machine shops and toolrooms where A-2 grade material is specified for cold-work tooling applications. The 18mm diameter bridges metric and imperial workflows, with an equivalent decimal inch diameter of 0.708 inches. Typical uses include turning down to finished dimensions for punch and die sets, jig components, and wear-resistant fixture parts in both small-batch production and maintenance environments.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel for minimal distortion during heat treat
• 18mm (0.708 inch) diameter suits metric and inch-based machining setups
• 36-inch length provides ample stock for multiple tool blanks per bar
• Consistent tool steel material supports predictable machining and grinding behavior
• Single-piece quantity for job-specific procurement

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod for general cold-work tooling fabrication in machine shop and tool and die applications.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A-2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die professionals familiar with cold-work steel handling. Follow the steel supplier's recommended preheat, hardening, and tempering cycles for A-2 grade material. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel. Secure the rod properly in a lathe chuck or vise before machining to prevent movement.