Value Collection 40100638 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 19mm

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40100638 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 19mm (0.748 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in length. A-2 tool steel is a versatile air hardening grade known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good balance of toughness and wear resistance. Drill rod stock like this is used by machinists, toolmakers, and die makers to fabricate punches, dies, dowel pins, gauges, and custom tooling. The 36-inch length provides a full working blank for layout and machining before heat treatment.

This drill rod is suited for tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments that require precision-ground round stock in tool steel. It is commonly used in applications where tight dimensional tolerances are needed prior to hardening, including the production of jigs, fixtures, and cutting tools. The 19mm diameter is a standard metric size that bridges metric and inch-dimensioned work, as the 0.748-inch decimal equivalent falls within common tooling size ranges.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel grade for dimensional stability during heat treatment
• 19mm (0.748 inches) diameter precision-ground round stock
• 36-inch overall length provides a full working blank
• Tool steel construction offers good toughness and wear resistance
• Suitable for fabricating punches, dies, pins, gauges, and custom tooling

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose precision-ground drill rod blank for use in tool and die making, machining, and fabrication applications requiring A-2 air hardening tool steel round stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and grinding of tool steel rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate coolant and tooling rated for tool steel. Heat treatment of A-2 steel requires controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace equipment and should follow the material manufacturer's recommended hardening and tempering cycle. Always use proper personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling tool steel stock. Finished tooling fabricated from this rod should be inspected for dimensional accuracy before heat treatment.