Value Collection 40100695 A-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 25mm

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40100695 is an A-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 25mm (0.984 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in overall length. Drill rod stock of this type serves as a precision-ground raw material used by machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial fabricators to produce punches, dies, dowel pins, arbors, and custom cutting tools. A-2 tool steel offers a balance of wear resistance and toughness, and its air hardening characteristic reduces the risk of warping during heat treatment compared to oil or water hardening grades. At 7.74 pounds, this bar is sized for bench or lathe work in a professional shop environment.

This drill rod is suited for use in tool rooms, machine shops, and maintenance departments where custom tooling or precision workholding components need to be fabricated from stock material. Common applications include producing guide pins, fixture components, forming punches, and small-diameter spindles. The 36-inch length provides enough stock for multiple parts to be cut from a single bar, reducing material waste in high-volume tooling operations. It is appropriate for both roughing cuts and finish turning before hardening.

Key Features

• A-2 air hardening tool steel construction for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• 25mm (0.984 inch) diameter precision-ground round stock
• 36-inch overall length provides versatile stock for multiple cut-offs
• Suitable for fabricating punches, dies, pins, arbors, and custom tooling
• Weighs 7.74 pounds for stable bench handling and lathe setup

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose raw material stock for tool and die applications requiring A-2 air hardening tool steel in 25mm round bar form.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A-2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die professionals using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hardened steel stock. Follow the material manufacturer's recommended austenitizing and tempering temperatures for A-2 grade steel during hardening. Wear appropriate PPE when cutting or grinding. Do not use this bar stock as a finished tool without proper heat treatment if hardness is required for the intended application.