{"product_id":"value-collection-ns85999720-a2-tool-steel-flat-stock","title":"Value Collection NS85999720 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VALUE COLLECTION NS85999720 is an A2 tool steel air-hardening flat stock bar intended for toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications. Measuring 3\/8 inch thick, 5\/8 inch wide, and 36 inches long, this flat stock ships in a ready-to-machine condition suitable for further heat treatment in a controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace. A2 tool steel offers good dimensional stability during hardening and a balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness. Thickness tolerance is held to plus or minus 0.001 inch, making this bar suitable for close-tolerance tooling blanks. Weight is 2.42 pounds per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis flat stock is appropriate for fabricating punches, dies, blanking tools, gauges, and similar precision components across job shop, tool-and-die, and maintenance machining environments. The 36-inch length accommodates multiple blanks from a single piece, reducing material waste. A2 air-hardening grade is commonly specified where oil-quench distortion is a concern and moderate wear resistance is required. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and maintenance technicians working in industrial and manufacturing settings are the primary users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI A2 air-hardening tool steel — minimal distortion during heat treat compared to oil-hardening grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch for close-tolerance tooling applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 to 0.500 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquareness held to 0.003 inch on edges and 0.004 inch on ends per inch of thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-machine flat stock form — no further rough shaping required before layout and machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a general-purpose A2 tool steel flat stock blank suitable for toolmaking, die construction, and precision component fabrication where air-hardening tool steel is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate speeds and feeds for the material grade. Heat treatment to working hardness requires a controlled-atmosphere or vacuum furnace and should follow the material supplier hardening guidelines for AISI A2; improper heat treat can result in cracking or distortion. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling bar stock. 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