Value Collection NS06343206 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS06343206 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die-making, and precision machining applications. Measuring 1 inch thick, 2 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock is manufactured to tight tolerances, with thickness and width tolerances of +0.010 to 0.015 inches and a length tolerance of +0.062 inches. A2 tool steel is known for its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, making it a reliable choice for blanks, punches, dies, and similar tooling components. It is sold as a single piece and weighs approximately 10.2 pounds.

This flat stock is suited for machine shops, tool and die operations, and industrial fabrication environments. It is used where moderate toughness and good wear resistance are required alongside the ease of air-hardening heat treatment. Typical applications include cutting tools, forming dies, gauges, and fixtures. The pre-cut 18-inch length makes it practical as a starting blank for a range of tooling projects without additional rough-cutting stock.

Key Features

• AISI A2 air-hardening tool steel for stable, predictable heat treatment results
• Tight tolerance profile: +0.010 to 0.015 inches on thickness, width, and squareness
• Length tolerance of +0.062 inches for consistent cut-to-use sizing
• Ready-to-machine flat stock — no additional rough-sizing required for most tooling blanks
• Single-piece packaging with a minimum order quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for tooling, die-making, and precision machining applications requiring air-hardening steel in a 1-inch by 2-inch cross-section profile.

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 proper grinding and machining practices to avoid surface stress or micro-cracking. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should follow the material manufacturer's recommended thermal cycles for A2 steel. Personal protective equipment should be worn during all cutting, grinding, and heat-treatment operations.