Value Collection NS06324107 A2 Flat Stock 3/8x1x18 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS06324107 is an A2 tool steel air-hardening flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require a dimensionally consistent, ready-to-machine blank. Measuring 0.375 inches thick, 1 inch wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock is produced to tight tolerances: +0.010 to 0.015 inches on thickness, width, and squareness, and +0.062 inches on length. A2 tool steel is a versatile air-hardening grade known for good wear resistance and dimensional stability during heat treatment, making it well-suited for punches, dies, gauges, and other precision tooling applications.

This flat stock is used in machine shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance departments where A2 tool steel is specified by design or as a replacement for worn or damaged tooling blanks. The pre-cut 18-inch length reduces material waste and setup time compared to full-length bar stock. It ships as a single piece, making it practical for low-volume tooling jobs or prototype work where only one blank is needed at a time.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel — AISI Type A2 material specification
• Tight dimensional tolerances: +0.010 to 0.015 inches on thickness, width, and squareness
• Length tolerance of +0.062 inches for consistent cut-to-length accuracy
• Pre-cut 18-inch length reduces prep time and material waste
• Single-piece minimum order quantity — no bulk purchase required

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or tooling blank for applications specifying AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock in 3/8 x 1 inch cross-section.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists using appropriate cutting tools rated for tool steel. Air-hardening grades must be hardened and tempered according to the steel producer's recommended thermal cycle — do not quench in water or oil. Always wear appropriate PPE when grinding or machining hardened tool steel. Follow applicable shop safety standards for handling and storing tool steel stock.