Value Collection 86324050 D2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 86324050 is a D2 tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability after heat treatment. This piece measures 18 inches in overall length, 1/2 inch in overall width, and 3/8 inch in thickness. Tolerances are held tight from the mill: length tolerance is plus 0.062 inches, width and thickness tolerances are plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches, and square tolerance is 0.010 to 0.015 inches. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial maintenance professionals work with this stock to fabricate blades, punches, forming dies, and wear strips.

This flat stock is suited for applications requiring a tough, wear-resistant tool steel that can be ground and machined to close tolerances before hardening. Common uses include cutting dies, forming tools, blanking punches, and shear blades in both job shop and production environments. The annealed condition allows for machining prior to heat treatment, making it a practical starting material for custom tooling fabrication. Packaging quantity is one piece per order.

Key Features

• D2 tool steel construction provides high wear resistance suitable for demanding die and tooling applications
• Overall length of 18 inches with a plus 0.062 inch length tolerance
• Width and thickness tolerances held to plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches for consistent stock removal during machining
• Square tolerance of 0.010 to 0.015 inches ensures reliable 90-degree reference surfaces
• 3/8 inch thickness and 1/2 inch width profile fits common small-tool and die insert applications
• Sold individually, allowing single-piece procurement for prototyping or replacement work

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose D2 tool steel flat stock suitable for use in tool and die fabrication, punch and die sets, and precision machined components requiring a high-wear-resistance steel substrate.

Installation Notes

Tool and die makers and machinists handle this material using standard milling, grinding, and EDM equipment appropriate for tool steels. The stock is typically worked in the annealed condition before being sent out for hardening and tempering. Secure workholding and flood coolant or mist cooling are recommended during grinding operations to prevent surface stress. Follow all applicable shop safety procedures for handling and storing tool steel stock.