Value Collection 60201704 D2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 60201704 is a D2 tool steel flat bar supplied in a single piece measuring 36 inches in overall length, 1-1/2 inches in overall width, and 3/16 inches thick. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work tool steel known for excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability, making it a preferred choice for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who need reliable stock for cutting tools, dies, punches, and wear parts. The piece weighs approximately 3.12 pounds and ships as a single unit, ready for cutting, grinding, or heat treatment to final dimensions.

This flat stock is suited for fabrication and tool-and-die applications in machine shops, manufacturing facilities, and maintenance departments. It serves as raw material for producing custom punches, dies, blades, and gauges where tight tolerances and hard, wear-resistant finished parts are required. The controlled tolerances on all four dimensions make it appropriate for precision toolmaking workflows where stock removal is planned and final dimensions are held to close limits.

Key Features

• D2 tool steel composition offers high wear resistance for demanding cutting and forming tool applications
• Length tolerance of plus 0.062 inches ensures adequate stock for facing and squaring to final length
• Width and thickness tolerances of plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches support predictable material removal during machining
• Square tolerance of 0.015 to 0.035 inches provides a consistent reference for setup and fixturing
• Single-piece package with no minimum order quantity beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose D2 tool steel flat stock for use in any toolmaking, die-making, or precision fabrication application requiring cold-work tool steel in this profile size.

Installation Notes

Machining and grinding of D2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened tool steels. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should follow established metallurgical procedures for D2 and is typically performed by a licensed heat treater. Always secure workpieces properly before cutting or grinding operations. Review applicable shop safety standards before handling or processing this material.