Value Collection NS06324206 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS06324206 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar intended for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers who require a consistent, machinable blank ready for heat treatment. Measuring 3/8 inch thick, 2 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock ships in an annealed condition suitable for machining before hardening. A2 tool steel offers good toughness and wear resistance after air-hardening, making it a dependable choice for punches, dies, gauges, and similar precision tooling applications. Thickness tolerance is held to +0.010 to 0.015 inches, and width tolerance is maintained at the same range.

This flat stock is suited to job shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance departments that fabricate or repair tooling in-house. The 18-inch length provides enough material for a range of small-to-medium tooling blanks without requiring immediate saw cutting from a larger bar. It is commonly worked on surface grinders, mills, and lathes prior to air-hardening in a furnace. Sold in single-piece quantity with a minimum order of one piece.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel (AISI Type A2) — good dimensional stability during heat treatment
• Thickness: 3/8 inch with +0.010 to 0.015 inch tolerance for consistent stock removal allowance
• Width: 2 inches with +0.010 to 0.015 inch tolerance
• Length: 18 inches with +0.062 inch length tolerance
• Square tolerance held to +0.010 to 0.015 inches
• Supplied in annealed condition — ready for machining prior to hardening

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for fabricating punches, dies, cutting tools, gauges, and other precision tooling components requiring air-hardening heat treatment.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers familiar with tool steel handling procedures. Always follow the steel manufacturer's recommended heating and soaking temperatures for A2 grade when hardening and tempering. Secure the workpiece firmly before any cutting or grinding operations. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when operating machine tools or heat-treatment equipment.