Value Collection NS86235108 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS86235108 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar measuring 1 inch thick by 1 inch wide by 18 inches long. A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold-work die steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and good wear resistance. This flat stock is machined to tight tolerances, with a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches. It is used by tool and die makers, machinists, and maintenance machinists who need reliable, pre-finished stock for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and cutting tools.

A2 air-hardening flat stock is suited for shop environments where controlled heat treat distortion is critical. The 18-inch length provides useful working stock for a single tool component or multiple smaller parts. The pre-ground flat format reduces setup time on surface grinders and mills. This bar is appropriate for job shops, tool rooms, and maintenance departments working on cold-work tooling, forming dies, blanking dies, and precision fixtures where dimensional stability after hardening is a primary requirement.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel for low distortion during heat treatment
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for close-tolerance applications
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Pre-finished flat stock format reduces machining prep time

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 tool steel flat bar suitable for cold-work tooling, die making, and precision fixture fabrication where air-hardening material is specified.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock is worked by qualified machinists and tool and die makers using conventional milling, grinding, and EDM equipment. Always follow proper heat treat procedures for A2 steel, including preheating and controlled air cooling, per the material specification. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel. Consult applicable shop safety standards and material data sheets before processing.