Value Collection 60201696 D2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 60201696 is a D2 tool steel flat stock bar measuring 36 inches in length, 1-1/4 inches in width, and 3/16 inches in thickness. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and edge retention. This flat stock is suited for fabricating cutting tools, dies, punches, blades, and wear-resistant components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and metalworking shops use this material when a tough, hard-wearing steel in a flat bar form is required. The piece weighs approximately 2.6 pounds and ships as a single unit.

This flat stock is commonly used in tool-and-die shops, machine shops, and precision fabrication environments. It is appropriate for applications requiring a cold-work tool steel with tight dimensional tolerances, including die making, punch tooling, forming tools, and custom wear parts. The controlled tolerances on length, width, and thickness make it well suited to applications where stock removal is minimized and near-net dimensions are preferred.

Key Features

• D2 cold-work tool steel construction for high wear resistance and edge retention
• 36 inches overall length with a length tolerance of plus 0.062 inches
• 1-1/4 inches width and 3/16 inches thickness with tight tolerances of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches on each dimension
• Square tolerance of 0.015 to 0.035 inches for consistent cross-section geometry
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order quantity beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard D2 tool steel flat bar suitable for use in tool-and-die, punch, blade, and wear-component fabrication applications where cold-work tool steel flat stock in this size range is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of D2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate tooling rated for hard tool steels. D2 is typically heat treated after rough machining to achieve final hardness; consult material data sheets for recommended heat treatment parameters before processing. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding. Secure the workpiece firmly before any machining or cutting operation.