Value Collection NS06324156 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS06324156 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications. This bar measures 3/8 inch thick, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 18 inches long, with a shipping weight of approximately 2.87 pounds. A2 tool steel offers a balanced combination of wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability during heat treatment, making it a reliable choice for punches, dies, and cutting tools. The tight dimensional tolerances held on this bar support close-tolerance work with minimal stock removal before final grinding or machining.

This flat stock is suited for tool and die shops, mold makers, and maintenance machinists working in industrial and manufacturing environments. It is commonly used to fabricate blanking dies, form tooling, gauges, and fixture components. The air-hardening characteristic of A2 reduces distortion during the hardening cycle compared to oil-hardening grades, making it a practical choice where dimensional control after heat treat is critical. Stock arrives in the annealed condition, ready for machining prior to heat treatment.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel per AISI specification — reduced distortion during heat treat compared to oil-hardening grades
• Dimensions: 3/8 inch thick x 1-1/2 inches wide x 18 inches long
• Thickness tolerance: +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Width tolerance: +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance: +0.062 inches
• Square tolerance: +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Supplied in annealed condition for ease of machining

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock bar suitable for general toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications requiring AISI A2 air-hardening material.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with AISI A2 processing requirements. Always follow appropriate shop safety practices when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering cycles, should follow the material manufacturer recommendations for A2 grade to achieve target hardness and minimize distortion. Secure the workpiece properly during all machining operations.