Value Collection NS01744358 A2 Flat Stock 7/16x1.5x36in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS01744358 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, die makers, and machining professionals who require a reliable, dimensionally consistent stock material. This bar measures 7/16 inches thick, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 36 inches long, with a weight of 7.01 pounds. A2 tool steel offers good toughness and wear resistance when hardened, making it well suited for punches, dies, gauges, and general tooling applications. Thickness tolerance runs from plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches, width tolerance from plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches, and length tolerance from plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches.

This flat stock is used in toolroom and job-shop environments where bar stock must be cut, machined, and heat-treated to final geometry. A2 material air-hardens during the heat-treat cycle, reducing the distortion risk associated with oil or water quench steels. It is appropriate for both one-off tooling projects and short-run production of press tooling components. Machinists typically rough-machine, harden, then finish-grind A2 stock to final dimension.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel — reduced distortion during heat treat compared to oil-hardening grades
• Thickness: 7/16 inches with plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches tolerance
• Width: 1-1/2 inches with plus 0.010 to 0.015 inches tolerance
• Length: 36 inches with plus 0.250 to 0.500 inches tolerance
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches and ends 0.004 inches per inch of thickness
• Ships as a single bar — MOQ of 1 piece

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 tool steel flat bar suitable for toolroom, die-making, and machining applications requiring air-hardening stock in this cross-section.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock is processed by qualified toolmakers and machinists. Always rough-machine before hardening to allow for post-heat-treat grinding to final dimensions. Heat treatment should be performed by a qualified heat-treat facility following AISI A2 recommended cycles. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and machine guarding when cutting or grinding tool steel bar stock.